Queensland promises 500 new homes under $320m social housing commitment

Annastacia Palaszczuk says the government is pulling every lever possible' amid a housing shortage

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The Palaszczuk government will unveil more than $320m for 500 homes under a new social housing pledge when it hands down the Queensland budget on Tuesday.

As the state continues to grapple with a housing shortage the premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said the government was pulling every lever possible" to ensure Queenslanders had a roof over their heads.

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