Miles government launches homelessness review as part of Homes for Queenslanders plan
ABCA former top bureaucrat in Queensland has been tasked by the Miles government to review the state's response to homelessness amid a new boost in funding for specialist support groups. Key points: The Queensland government has appointed Rachel Hunter to review the state's homelessness service system The Premier also announced 20 per cent increased funding for specialist support groups over the next 18 months The state LNP this week announced an election pledge to lift the stamp duty threshold for first home buyers Premier Steven Miles has announced the Queensland government will increase funding for specialist homelessness services by 20 per cent, or an extra $72 million, over the next 18 months. Review to probe response across the state The government has also revealed former Department of Premier and Cabinet director-general Rachel Hunter will head up an independent review of the homelessness service system. The government said the overall funding increase for homelessness services under its new plan will amount to $390 million — including the extra $72 million for specialist support groups.
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