How to get public housing in Australia?

For most the housing crisis means increasing mortgages in our capital cities and the struggle to buy your first home. But for some people, the crisis runs much deeper. Some can barely afford to rent and may not even have a secure place to stay. Public housing is one solution. Its provided by the government to assist people on low incomes, people who can't afford to own a home or may have problems renting in the private sector. The tenants still pay rent, but it's adjusted so it's never more than 25 per cent of their income. Priority is given to those most in need like people with disabilities or people who have experienced family violence or homelessness. They can apply through their state housing authority. More in this report

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