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Rising cost of housing forcing workers into long overtime hours and commutes

3 outlets 3 reports Published Aug 19, 2026

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The rising cost of housing is forcing Australian workers into relentless overtime and crippling commutes. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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Rising cost of housing forcing workers into long overtime hours and commutes

The rising cost of housing is forcing Australian workers into relentless overtime and crippling commutes.

Rising cost of housing forcing workers into long overtime hours and commutes

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3 outlets 3 reports Published Aug 19, 2026

The brief

The rising cost of housing is forcing Australian workers into relentless overtime and crippling commutes. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The rising cost of housing is forcing Australian workers into relentless overtime and crippling commutes.S1 S2

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Rising cost of housing forcing workers into long overtime hours and commutes

Rising cost of housing forcing workers into long overtime hours and commutes

Rising cost of housing forcing workers into long overtime hours and commutes

Rising cost of housing forcing workers into long overtime hours and commutes

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Rising cost of housing forcing workers into long overtime hours and commutes

Rising cost of housing forcing workers into long overtime hours and commutes

Rising cost of housing forcing workers into long overtime hours and commutes

Rising cost of housing forcing workers into long overtime hours and commutes

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