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Question and Answer Tracking Details

5608 - AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE HUNTER

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Family and Community Services

What is the Government doing to increase affordable accommodation in the Hunter, specifically as the Samaritans research shows that of more than 1000 available rental properties in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, none are affordable for a single working parent earning a minimum wage and raising two children?

Answer -

The Government is committed to improving housing affordability and availability across New South Wales and offers a range of housing assistance options including private rental assistance products, private rental subsidies, temporary accommodation, emergency temporary accommodation, supported and crisis accommodation, affordable housing and social housing.


Question asked on 13 May 2014 (session 55-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 215
Answer received on 17 June 2014 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 221