The question seeks data on applications and approvals for the Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS) over the past four financial years. The answer provides a breakdown of applications and approvals for each year.

AnsweredQoN 6359Legislative Assembly
Asked
11 August 2020
Portfolio
Community Services

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I refer to the Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS), and ask: (a) How many recipients applied for funding in each of the past four financial years; and (b) How many recipients received funding in each of the past four financial years?

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Answered
15 September 2020
Responded by
Minister for Community Services
Response time
9 days
(a)
Financial Year
HUGS Applications
2016-17
40,321
2017-18
56,604
2018-19
16,219
2019-20
10,341
(b)
Financial Year
HUGS Applications approved
2016-17
39,012
2017-18
55,038
2018-19
14,096
2019-20
8,936

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