Steve Fielding (Victoria, Family First Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Senator Evans. Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that more than 100,000 people are homeless in Australia. The report also found that about 16,000 people are sleeping rough in improvised shelters. Family First is aware that there is a green paper and that a policy process is underway, but the need for action is urgent. Will the minister tell us how many children are missing out on school as a result of homelessness?