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Cape York's housing crisis: 11 years waiting for a home

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Cape York's housing crisis is worsening, with fears climate migration could put further pressure on First Nations communities. Cape York resident Rebecca Williams spent 11 years on a social housing waitlist. Her story highlights a chronic housing crisis in remote Far North Queensland, where residents now fear climate migration from the Torres Strait could put even more pressure on their communities. This story was produced in collaboration with Frankie Adkins, with support from the Pulitzer Center. In this episode Why some First Nations residents are waiting years for housingHow rising construction costs are worsening the shortageWhy climate migration is raising concerns in Cape YorkThe impact of housing insecurity on culture and connection to CountryThe council's call for $120 million in federal fundingSBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world. Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

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