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"The ongoing homelessness crisis in Australia is a complex social problem with
multiple causes. Such problems are very difficult to resolve. There’s no simple
solution – no “silver bullet”.
Homelessness Week (August 5-11) briefly brings the issue to the public’s
attention. A week later, the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute is
holding the Australian Homelessness Conference.
This activity is taking place in the lead-up to a new National Housing and
Homelessness Plan. The Albanese government has promised to deliver this
ten-year strategy by the end of 2024.
The plan is meant to set out “a shared vision to inform future housing and
homelessness policy in Australia”. There will be a new National Housing and
Homelessness Agreement between federal, state and territory governments.
A private members’ bill sponsored by independent MPs David Pocock and Kylea
Tink seeks to establish the national plan in legislation. The bill has been
referred to the Senate for review.
The new minister for housing and homelessness, Clare O'Neil, and the government
have an historic opportunity to turn around the problem of homelessness. Such
opportunities seem to come about once in a generation. It will be a challenge.
However, the government has more evidence than ever before on what will work to
end homelessness. The needed reforms will not only save money but will also be
broadly supported by Australians."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
