The question seeks data on referrals to Centrelink for compulsory income management and repeat requests for financial assistance. The Department of Communities could only provide limited data on repeat requests for financial assistance.

AnsweredQoN 923Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 October 2023
Portfolio
Community Services

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(1) During the months of June, July and August 2023, by district, how many individuals did the Department of Communities refer to Centrelink for compulsory income management? (2) By district, how many individuals with children have presented seeking financial assistance on two or more occasions to the Department of Communities, for the period 1 June to 31 August 2023?

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Answered
30 November 2023
Responded by
Minister for Community Services
Response time
14 days
The Department of Communities (Communities) advises:
(1)   The data requested is not captured by Communities’ internal reporting systems and would require a manual review of individual files. Given the level of agency resourcing required to provide this detailed information, it is not considered to be a reasonable use of resources.
(2)   Between 1 June 2023 and 31 August 2023, two individuals with children sought financial assistance on two or more occasions from Communities via Crisis Care.

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