'Appalling': thousands of social housing homes vacant as Australia's rental crisis worsens

Australian Community Media 2025-07-02

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The Victorian government has admitted nearly 5,000 social housing properties were sitting empty - many needing repairs - despite record demand across Australia’s rental market. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI.
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