A new report from the Grattan Institute argues a short-term fix is needed to help lift older renters out of poverty.
There are calls for the major parties to commit to raising Rent Assistance by 50 per cent for singles and 40 per cent for couples.
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Older Australians “languish in poverty”
The ABC reports on the Grattan Institute's latest figures which show that the number of older Australians unable to afford rent is growing, and women are disproportionately affected.
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