‘Record numbers’ of Australians are sleeping on the streets

From the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, City of Sydney Council Labor Councillor Linda Scott discusses what can be done to combat homelessness in Australia.

“We are really seeing record numbers of people sleeping on the streets of Sydney and right across the country,” Ms Scott told Sky News host Paul Murray.

‘record numbers’ of australians are sleeping on the streets

‘Record numbers’ of Australians are sleeping on the streets

“I’m hearing from regional mayors that people are sleeping rough for the first time ever in some of their towns and regional places.”

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