Labor's housing affordability policy could save governments up to $10.8bn

Exclusive: McKell Institute details savings for federal and state governments from moving people out of crisis accommodation

Labor’s $6.6bn housing affordability policy would save federal and state governments up to $10.8bn, according to a report by the McKell Institute.

The progressive thinktank cites new modelling by PwC that moving a person from crisis accommodation will save $11,935 per year from reduced use of government services including health services, welfare, police and prisons.

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