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Govt. housing allowance lags behind rents, forcing public servants to foot the bill

Jul 25, 2026 6 mins read
Govt. housing allowance lags behind rents, forcing public servants to foot the bill

Government housing allowances have fallen far behind even the cheapest end of a rapidly rising rental market, a gap that shows the housing squeeze in the country is no longer confined to low-income earners.

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