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City warns of surge in homeless population by 2035 • June 28, 2025, 12:56 AM ET (CBC)

WA government rolls out suite of housing assistance ahead of state budget • June 16, 2025, 2:08 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Candidates get into affordable housing plans • June 4, 2025, 2:56 PM ET (Politico)

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Also Known As	low-income housing

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