A growing homeless camp of around 40 everyday Australians has formed on Memorial Drive in Rockingham due to the severe rental crisis.

Local councillor Peter Hudson is urging the state government to open nearby, largely vacant recreation camps to provide these vulnerable individuals with immediate shelter.

A growing homeless camp of around 40 everyday Australians has formed on Memorial Drive in Rockingham due to the severe rental crisis.
Local councillor Peter Hudson is urging the state government to open nearby, largely vacant recreation camps to provide these vulnerable individuals with immediate shelter.

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Property Council WA Executive Director Nicola Brichetto revealed the state is falling significantly short of its housing targets, building only 4,441 homes in the last quarter instead of the required 6,500.

This massive shortfall is being driven by a "perfect storm" of labour shortages and rising material costs linked to international fuel supply issues.

Property Council WA Executive Director Nicola Brichetto revealed the state is falling significantly short of its housing targets, building only 4,441 homes in the last quarter instead of the required 6,500.
This massive shortfall is being driven by a "perfect storm" of labour shortages and rising material costs linked to international fuel supply issues.

Where have all the builders gone? Inside WA’s massive housing shortfall

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The push to open vacant Rockingham Holiday Camps to homeless families

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