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Australia could end homelessness easily - if it wanted to, say advocates

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A homeless person sleeps on a park bench in Perth Source: AAP / DAVE HUNT/AAPIMAGE

The proportion of social housing dwellings around the country has been steadily declining over the past decade, despite demand increasing.


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By Claudia Farhart

Source: SBS News



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The proportion of social housing dwellings around the country has been steadily declining over the past decade, despite demand increasing.



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