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❓ Ms Freeman asks about the number of applications and approvals for the Hardship Utilities Grant Scheme (HUGS) in specific suburbs for 2012 and early 2013. The Minister provides a breakdown of applications and approvals by suburb.

AnsweredQoN 762Legislative Assembly

Asked

19 June 2013

Member

Ms J.M. Freeman

Portfolio

Child Protection

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I refer to the Hardship Utilities Grant Scheme (HUGS), and I ask: (a) in the calendar year 2012, how many people applied for the HUGS in: (i) Alexander Heights; (ii) Koondoola; (iii) Mirrabooka; (iv) Balga; and (v) Westminster; and (b) for applications made in the calendar year up to 30 May 2013 , how many people received payments under the HUGS in: (i) Alexander Heights; (ii) Koondoola; (iii) Mirrabooka; (iv) Balga; and (v) Westminster?

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Answered

6 August 2013

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Child Protection

Response time

48 days

(a) Applications made - January to December 2012
Question Number
Suburbs
January to December 2012
(i)
Alexander Heights
77
(ii)
Koondoola
98
(iii)
Mirrabooka
120
(iv)
Balga
323
(v)
Westminster
89
GrandTotal
707
(b) Approved - January to May 2013
Question Number
Suburbs
January to May 2013
(i)
Alexander Heights
27
(ii)
Koondoola
27
(iii)
Mirrabooka
67
(iv)
Balga
125
(v)
Westminster
37
GrandTotal
283

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