West Australians are struggling with housing pressures and rising costs, with families like single mother Ashlee Somerville forced to move repeatedly and pay skyrocketing rents. From Broome to Esperance, overcrowding and homelessness are worsening, sparking debate over solutions at an election forum. While some argue that housing alone won’t solve the crisis, others insist more homes must be built. As financial insecurity deepens, the issue is set to be a key battleground in the upcoming state election.
