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$1 billion per year (or less) could halve rental housing stress

  • Written by: Rachel Ong ViforJ, Professor of Economics, School of Economics, Finance and Property, Curtin University
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COVID has shown us what’s possible when it comes to alleviating poverty.

For six months JobSeeker payments were doubled and then maintained at a level 50% above normal.

When the bonus finishes at year end it is likely to be permanently increased for the first time in almost 30 years.

Commonwealth rent assistance...

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