Fury at Townsville mayor after she attacks charities for 'enabling' homeless people's 'lifestyle'

Indigenous leader says homeless people are treated ‘like animals’, after Jenny Hill claims people with homes are choosing to stay in parks

Homeless people in Townsville are treated “like animals”, a prominent Indigenous community leader has said, after the city’s mayor reprimanded charities and outreach groups for providing food and services to people living in parks.

The Townsville mayor, Jenny Hill, told reporters on Wednesday she intended to confront agencies and “literally put them on the mat” for feeding and providing laundry services for the homeless, which she said “enable” them to “live a lifestyle” in public spaces.

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