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Sharp rise in homelessness rates

A homeless person is seen sleeping on a park bench in Pert.

Tasmania has the largest percentage increase in homelessness. Source: AAP / AAP Image/Dave Hunt

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show a sharp increase in the number of people without a home. The data also shows women, children and Indigenous Australians are bearing the brunt of the housing affordability crisis. Listen to this podcast to know more.


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