The question seeks data on the Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS) applications received and granted in Western Australia for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 financial years. The answer provides the requested figures.

AnsweredQoN 692Legislative Council
Asked
7 April 2022
Portfolio
Community Services

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I refer to the Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS), and I ask, in the 2019-20 and 2020-21 financial years, can the Minister advise: (a) the total number of applications received for a HUGS grant; and (b) the total number of applications granted for a HUGS grant?

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Answered
10 May 2022
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Community Services
Response time
1 days
(a)
Financial year
Applications received for HUGS
2019-20
10,358
2020-21
5,950
(b)
Financial year
Applications granted for HUGS
2019-20
8,947
2020-21
5,207

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