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Refugees face racism in Australia’s tight rental market

bourbiza August 24, 2023 Top Stories Leave a comment 138 Views

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Landlords viewed refugees as riskier tenants, research shows.
Experts said refugees are at a disadvantage compared with other tenants with a rental history.
Tenants with a refugee background said they felt demoralised with the treatment.

With rental vacancy rates desperately low, the fight to find a new home is challenging, but for refugees, it is even harder.

A study published in the latest issue of peer-reviewed international journal Housing Studies found refugees are regularly discriminated against in a tight rental market.

The paper, published this month, focused on refugees with…

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Bourbiza Mohamed is an award-winning travel journalist who has been writing about her adventures around the world for over a decade. With a passion for exploring new cultures and experiencing different ways of life, Bourbiza Mohamed has traveled to over 107 countries across six continents and has documented her journeys in numerous publications. Bourbiza Mohamed writing is known for its vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, which transport readers to the destinations she writes about. Her articles cover a wide range of topics, from off-the-beaten-path adventures to luxury travel experiences, and she has a particular interest in sustainable tourism and responsible travel. In addition to her writing, Bourbiza Mohamed is also an accomplished photographer, capturing stunning images of the people, landscapes, and wildlife she encounters on her travels. Her photos have been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Lonely Planet, and Conde Nast Traveler.