Our nurses can't afford to live here anymore! | Unpacked w. Steven Miles & Meaghan Scanlon

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This week on Unpacked, Steven Miles talks with Shadow Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon about the reality behind the headlines. They unpack new data showing how quickly housing is slipping out of reach, especially for frontline workers trying to live near the communities they serve.From the LNP cancelling affordable housing targets to major LNP changes to homelessness support, they discuss the decisions driving the crisis — and what they mean for renters, buyers, and families right now.A conversation about homes, security, and what Queensland looks like if nothing changes.

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