❓ Mr. McGowan asks about the number of Homeswest applicants refusing accommodation offers and their reasons. The Department of Housing states it doesn't track refusal statistics but outlines acceptable reasons for refusal.
AnsweredQoN 1157Legislative Assembly
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(1) In the 12 months to 30 June 2009, how many people on a waiting list have refused a Homeswest accommodation offer?
(2) What reason was given for each refusal?
(3) What does Homeswest accept as valid reasons for refusing accommodation offers?
(2) What reason was given for each refusal?
(3) What does Homeswest accept as valid reasons for refusing accommodation offers?
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Answered
10 September 2009
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works
Response time
30 days
(1-2) The Department of Housing does not maintain statistics on applicants refusing an offer of accommodation.
(3) Accepted valid reasons for declining an offer of accommodation include: not in the zone of the applicant's choice; does not have the required number of bedrooms; and does not meet any special needs of the applicant (eg medical, disability).
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(3) Accepted valid reasons for declining an offer of accommodation include: not in the zone of the applicant's choice; does not have the required number of bedrooms; and does not meet any special needs of the applicant (eg medical, disability).
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