National Shelter, SGS Economics and Planning and Housing All Australians will hold a press conference in Mural Hall at 930am Monday 24 November on the release today of the latest annual rental affordability index.
WHO: National Shelter Chair John Engeler, SGS Economics and Planning Principal Ellen Witte and Housing All Australians CEO Dan McKenna
WHEN: 930am Monday 24 November
WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House
Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171
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