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Hundreds of premature deaths of Australians experiencing homelessness a ‘national tragedy’, AMA president Prof Steve Robson says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian Medical Association has described hundreds of premature homelessness deaths as a “national tragedy” and urged the government to invest in a monitoring regime and improved housing and health services. Guardian Australia revealed earlier this month that hundreds of Australians experiencing homelessness were dying premature, preventable deaths, based on a 12-month investigation involving 627 cases. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

The sheer number of Airbnb and Stayz short-stay rentals is a symptom of a system that’s unfair at its core Debate is once again raging about the role vacant homes and short-stay rentals play in pushing up the cost of housing. Much of the commentary about the issue has missed the point, treating it as an isolated problem. But the sheer number of holiday homes and short-stay rentals across Australia are a symptom of a housing system that’s unfair at its core. Continue reading...