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Qld calls for coordinated action to curb poverty in Aust

Source: ABC News
Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 1:06 AEST
Expires: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:06 AEST

Melinda Nucifora reports the Qld Govt says coordinated action is needed to successfully tackle the rising rate of poverty in Australia.

Tags: community-and-society, homelessness, poverty, government-and-politics, federal-state-issues, activism-and-lobbying, australia, qld, brisbane-4000

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