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MONDAY 26 OCTOBER 2026

CURATED EXTERNAL REPORTING · The Guardian Australia

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

The New South Wales government spent nearly $1,800 to fly a homeless man from a Wagga Wagga encampment back to New Zealand rather than providing temporary accommodation. Despite living in Australia for 18 years, Mark Hudson faced pressure to leave until the flight was cancelled and media inquiries prompted officials to offer him housing.

By Cait Kelly · The Guardian Australia

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