Not cool: push for insulation in all Australian rental homes as study shows dangerous heat levels
by Cait Kelly from on (#67VCZ)
People in social housing often face hottest conditions and struggle to pay for air conditioning, advocates say
Advocates are calling for insulation to be regulated in all Australian rental properties as research shows some people swelter through temperatures above 30C in their homes for extended periods in summer.
Many of the hottest homes are those of people living in social housing, with some residents forced to go into debt to buy air conditioners, or hose down their houses to stay cool.
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