The Minister for Homelessness is an

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cabinet position which is currently held by Clare O'Neil since July 2024 in the Albanese ministry. In the

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, the minister administers this portfolio through the Department of Social Services. The ministry has been the outer ministry since it was first created in 2010. It was elevated to the cabinet during the Albanese ministry. Between 2010 and 2013 and since 2020, the minister appointed to the position is also appointed the Minister for Housing.

List of ministers for homelessness

The following individuals have been appointed as Minister for Homelessness, or any of its precedent titles:

List of assistant ministers for homelessness

The following individuals have been appointed as Assistant Ministers for Homelessness, or any of its precedent titles:

References

External links

* {{Australian federal ministerial portfolios

Homelessness Homelessness or houselessness – also known as a state of being unhoused or unsheltered – is the condition of lacking stable, safe, and adequate housing. People can be categorized as homeless if they are: * living on the streets, also kn ...