Hon. Hallett questions the adequacy of Country Housing Authority grants given rising building costs since 2000. Hon. Doust's response highlights grant purpose and potential for higher contributions based on application assessment.

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12 April 2006
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Housing and Works

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COUNTRY HOUSING AUTHORITY GRANTS - INCREASE
As Country Housing Authority grants to regional local governments have not increased over a maximum of $50 000 since 2000, are local government authorities expected to absorb the extra costs incurred over the past five years as a result of the significant increase in building costs? Hon KATE DOUST

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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The grants are designed to make regional housing more affordable. Local governments can partner with private sector and non-government organisations when making their application for a grant. Having regard to the number and an assessment of the applications, the Country Housing Authority board could recommend a higher contribution.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The grants are designed to make regional housing more affordable. Local governments can partner with private sector and non-government organisations when making their application for a grant. Having regard to the number and an assessment of the applications, the Country Housing Authority board could recommend a higher contribution.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The grants are designed to make regional housing more affordable. Local governments can partner with private sector and non-government organisations when making their application for a grant. Having regard to the number and an assessment of the applications, the Country Housing Authority board could recommend a higher contribution.
The grants are designed to make regional housing more affordable. Local governments can partner with private sector and non-government organisations when making their application for a grant. Having regard to the number and an assessment of the applications, the Country Housing Authority board could recommend a higher contribution.

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