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Hundreds of Australians, including war veterans, are being buried in unmarked communal graves

Kaynak: The Guardian World - Yayin: 05 Oct 2026 17:00

Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation reveals state governments use shared graves to bury those deemed too poor to pay for funerals. ‘It’s unspeakable,’ one relative saysFind more from the Unmarked graves investigation hereGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVietnam veterans, rough sleepers and other impoverished Australians are being buried in unmarked communal graves often holding four or more people, a practice relatives have described as “unspeakable” and “a disgrace”.A Guardian Australia investigation has identified more than 100 unmarked graves across New South Wales, and some in Queensland, that are being used by state governments to bury those deemed too poor to afford their own funerals. Continue reading...