The Lord Mayors of Australia’s capital cities have held an urgent meeting today in response to growing pressures on social and affordable housing in inner cities and a sharp increase in housing stress and homelessness across the country.

Lord Mayors called on both the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition to commit to urgent action, especially funding, to respond to rough sleeping on city streets and the creation of a national housing plan, working in collaboration with local and state governments. 

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