Homeless speak out at Senate inquiry

A group of homeless people from Perth's southern suburbs will give evidence at a Senate inquiry into housing affordability.

Spokesman Jonathan Shapiera, who has been living in a car with his son for the past 15 months, told the inquiry in a written submission that up to 50 vehicles housing homeless people parked between Rockingham and Kwinana beaches most nights.

He said some cars contained small families desperate for any kind of shelter. High rental property and food prices were among their biggest problems.

Other speakers at the inquiry on Tuesday include Department of Housing director-general Grahame Searle and Anglicare WA chief executive Ian Carter.