Australia could end homelessness easily - if it wanted to, say advocates

Homelessness advocates in New South Wales say the state can end homelessness for good, if it commits to allocating just one per cent of its yearly budget to social housing. The proportion of social housing dwellings around the country has been steadily declining over the past decade, despite demand increasing.

Tasmania has the largest percentage increase in homelessness. Source: AAP / AAP Image/Dave Hunt