It really shows how punitive and cruel all levels of government have become when they fine, demonise, and destroy peoples properly, instead of leading with therapeutic rap-around support and compassion. #Auspol
Fines, indefinite motel stays and uncertainty: how a homeless camp exposed regional Australia’s housing crisisRough sleepers at the Wilks Park encampment in Wagga Wagga were told to leave or be fined $1,100. As the social housing waitlist keeps growing, locals are stepping in to help as authorities flounderwww.theguardian.com