Migrants scapegoated as cause of Australia’s housing crisis a ‘disturbing’ trend, advocates say, The Guardian, Cait Kelly

The organisations called on the government and opposition to show leadership in the housing affordability debate and focus on what they say the main drivers.

“Migrant communities are being scapegoated for Australia’s housing crisis,” Azize said. “Governments have given handouts to investors, allowed unlimited rent increases, and stopped building homes for the people who need them.

Migrants scapegoated as cause of Australia’s housing crisis a ‘disturbing’ trend, advocates say. The Guardian, Cait Kelly