Cyclone Alfred evacuation centres 'not a solution for homelessness', NSW premier says - video

Chris Minns stresses that the New South Wales evacuation centres set up for people fleeing flooding will be closed once the immediate threat from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is over. The premier says his government contributed $5bn for social housing in its last budget. 'Evacuation centres are not going to be long-term solutions for homelessness on the northern rivers,' he says. 'And I just want to be really transparent and clear ? They can't operate longer than they were intended to'Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred update: residents warned to head for high ground as flood waters rise Continue reading...