Experts call for ‘massive’ investment in social housing ahead of Queensland summit

Urban planner warns tinkering around the edges of the market' is not working as Annastacia Palaszczuk labels housing crisis heartbreaking'

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Housing experts and advocates say only a massive" new government investment in social housing can address a critical homelessness and affordability crisis in Queensland, as the state premier announces she will lead a summit into the issue.

The premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said on Tuesday that a roundtable this week, followed by a summit in October, would address housing challenges brought about by population growth, delays to new construction and recent flooding.

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