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❓ Question seeks clarification on the definition and calculation of 'refuge units' for family and domestic violence crisis accommodation reported by the WA Government since 2017. The answer provides the definition and confirms inclusions and methodology.

AnsweredQoN 1538Legislative Council

Asked

14 April 2026

Member

Hon Michelle Boylan

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Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence

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I refer to the Premier’s answer to Question Without Notice 685, which refers to the term “refuge unit”, and I ask:(a) What is the formal definition of “refuge unit” used by the Government for reporting purposes;(b) Does this definition include:(i) individual bedrooms or bed spaces within a shared facility;(ii) self-contained units;(iii) refurbished or upgraded accommodation; and(iv) transitional or short-term accommodation not attached to a refuge;(c) What methodology was used to calculate the total number of refuge units delivered since 2017; and(d) Are projects counted more than once where they have been announced, funded and later completed?

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Answered

14 May 2026

Responded by

Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence

Response time

6 days

(a) For reporting purposes, a ‘refuge unit’ refers to capacity in a family and domestic violence crisis accommodation facility that can accommodate a victim-survivor with or without accompanying children on any given night.
(b) Yes.
(c) The total increase is calculated based on the increase in the number of refuge units available on any given night. Additional capacity has been delivered through a combination of crisis accommodation expansions and establishment of new services.
(d) No, projects are only counted once.

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