Advocates

Temporary Australian visas for Palestinians are a first step, but longer stay options are needed, advocates say

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The Albanian government's new temporary humanitarian visa pathway for Palestinians fleeing the conflict in Gaza is a welcome first step, advocates say, but they warn that the option to stay for three years is not enough for those without a home at all. to return. Rasha Abbas, founder of charity group Palestine Australia Reduction and … Read more

Advocates fear more Australians will be locked out of their homes by big rent increases

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Renters in Australian capitals are spending on average almost $15,000 more a year to rent a home since the pandemic, analysis has revealed. Research by advocacy organization All People's Residence showed that, on average, renters in capital cities pay $14,700 more a year to rent a home and $9,600 more to rent a unit compared … Read more