The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 hour ago

Hundreds mourn homeless man, demand policy changes on healthcare access

Hundreds gathered at Sydney's Hyde Park Thursday to honor Bikram Lama, a 32-year-old Nepalese man who died homeless and remained undiscovered for up to a week. Support workers and advocates used the vigil to criticize policies that deny non-residents access to healthcare and housing assistance. State MP Alex Greenwich called for an inquest into potential policy failings.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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