NSW government paid for homeless man to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering housing

September 12, 2026 · 8:00 pm 2 sources

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• NSW government paid for homeless man to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering housing
  The Guardian · September 12, 2026 20:00
  Local council and state government attempting to move on residents living in an encampment by the river in Wagga Wagga Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government paid for a homeless man in Wagga Wagga to be sent back to New Zealand instead of…
• Queensland homeless man shot with Taser after being given move-on order to make way for kite festival
  The Guardian · September 14, 2026 15:00
  Exclusive: Advocate says homeless clearances should be halted after man is hospitalised during confrontation in Brisbane park Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A homeless man was shot with a Taser by police after attempting to take his own life during a tent city…