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Australia is facing its worst rental affordability crisis in 17 years: Explainer 11 March

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A “for lease” sign is seen outside a set of apartments in Canberra, Tuesday, January 23, 2024. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Millions of Australians are currently suffering from the rental housing crisis. Here, house rental prices have increased excessively compared to the increase in income. This is being called the worst housing rental crisis in 17 years. To know more information about this, listen to today's explainer on SBS Sinhala.



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