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Hornery, Sonia to the
Minister for Family and Community Services, Minister for Social Housing, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
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- How many public housing properties in the Wallsend electorate are
designated for Over 55's?
- How many tenants in the properties designated for Over 55's are under the
age of 55?
- Are existing tenants consulted or advised if the 'Designated for Over 55's'
criteria is amended to allow younger tenants to reside in these properties?
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Answer -
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Properties that are subject to the State Environmental Planning Policy
(Housing for seniors or people living with a disability) 2004 are for:
- Clients over 55 years of age;
- Clients who receive a disability support pension (regardless of age);
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients who are 45 years of age or
over;
- A client whose partner (married or de facto) is aged over 55 years or
receives a disability support pension.
FACS builds and refurbishes homes so tenants with a disability or older
people are able to live safely and comfortably. Social housing applicants are
matched to accommodation suitable to their needs.
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Question asked on 21 February 2017 (session 56-1)
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 107
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Answer received on 28 March 2017
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 114
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