Queensland housing department fails to implement key recommendations amid rising demand
An audit by the Queensland Audit Office revealed that the state's housing department failed to fully implement four of eight recommendations aimed at improving social housing management. With 32,848 applicants waiting for assistance and an average wait time of 28 months, Auditor-General Rachel Vagg warned that demand continues to rise, straining the department's resources.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 04:57 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 05:00 UTC
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