Tents handed out to shelter homeless dumped by Brisbane City Council

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Brisbane City Council workers have sparked outrage for disposing of tents supposed to help house the city’s homeless community just days after they were given out. It’s believed five tents were recently removed by council officers at Cathedral Place.

Northwest Community Group president Paul Slater, who organises and distributes supplies to those experiencing homelessness, told 7 News he had spoken to the council who confirmed “they’d thrown them into landfill”.

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