Perth rental crisis traps residents in poverty | 7NEWS

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Perth's social housing income eligibility limits of just over $500 per week are forcing residents to refuse work or additional hours for fear of losing their place on waiting lists that stretch beyond three years. A Shelter WA survey of 180 renters found 78% are concerned employment would jeopardise their housing status, while average Perth rents of $750 per week remain unaffordable for those on minimum wage. Western Australia maintains the lowest income eligibility thresholds in the country, trapping social housing tenants in a cycle of poverty as they cannot risk homelessness by earning more. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.i

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