Queenslanders could be on verge of homelessness amid rental crisis

More Queenslanders could be on the verge of homelessness amid the state’s ongoing rental crisis, with many pushed out of the property market by record prices. With Queensland’s housing market reaching all-time highs, thousands of Queenslanders are struggling to make ends meet through their rental payments. Many are coming dangerously close to falling into homelessness, unable to afford the rising prices any longer. This is particularly true for those on low and fixed incomes, who find themselves in an increasingly vulnerable situation with nearly no options for safe and secure housing. Although the situation looks grim at present, advocates are actively campaigning for more government funding towards creating stronger protections for renters that can buffer them from the volatility of the state’s churning property market while also increasing availability of affordable long-term accommodation.