CURATED EXTERNAL REPORTING · The Guardian Australia
Sydney’s ‘king of town hall’ ended up in a pauper’s grave. His support workers are shocked they weren’t told
A well-known rough sleeper dubbed Sydney’s “king of town hall” was buried in an unmarked communal grave alongside strangers after his death. Classified as a “person without means,” his burial occurred without notifying support services who would have funded a dignified funeral, prompting outrage and official apologies over the state's treatment of destitute individuals.
By Christopher Knaus and Ariel Bogle · The Guardian Australia
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