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***MEDIA ALERT*** Voters to quiz Brisbane MP Stephen Bates on housing policies

Everybody's Home < 1 min read

As Australia’s housing crisis reaches unprecedented levels and becomes a key federal election issue, Everybody's Home is hosting a series of online town halls with MPs from key electorates to discuss their vision, solutions, and priorities.

The national housing campaign will continue its online forums on Tuesday with Brisbane MP Stephen Bates and Better Renting executive director Joel Dignam.

 

This town hall offers voters an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with Mr Bates and housing advocates before they head to the polls.

 

WHEN: Tuesday March 18, 12pm Brisbane time (AEST)

 

WHO

  • Everybody’s Home spokesperson Maiy Azize

  • Brisbane MP Stephen Bates

  • Executive Director of Better Renting Joel Dignam

 

WHERE: Online - Zoom

 

Media is invited to attend and encouraged to RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

 

For RSVPs and media inquiries please contact:

Lauren Ferri: 0422 581 506 // [email protected] 

Sofie Wainwright: 0403 920 301 // [email protected] 

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