The last of Australia’s moratoriums on rental evictions end this weekend, with New South Wales, Victoria and WA all peeling back protections.
But housing experts warn this, coupled with changes to JobKeeper and JobSeeker, could spark a surge in evictions and homelessness.
JobKeeper is set to end on Sunday and the coronavirus supplement to follow on Wednesday - meaning those on JobSeeker will have $150 less to work with each fortnight.
In New South Wales, more than 40 renters’ groups and charities penned an open letter to the government, warning a wave of evictions could inevitably lead to a sudden spike in homelessness.
But, preparing for the worst, charities like the Jesuit Refugee Service are now bracing for a surge in demand for their assistance.
They help feed and house asylum seekers, many of whom had no access to government support payments during the pandemic.
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