Question on Notice regarding funding allocated to women's refuge accommodation in Western Australia from 2010-2017, including federal funding contributions. The answer provides specific funding amounts for each year and clarifies the source of federal funding.

AnsweredQoN 1090Legislative Council
Asked
6 May 2014
Portfolio
Child Protection

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(1) What was the total funding amount allocated to women's refuge accommodation in the following periods: (a) 2010-2011; (b) 2011-2012; (c) 2012-2013; and (d) 2013-2014? (2) What is the total funding amount planned to be allocated to women's refuge accommodation in each of the following periods: (a) 2014-2015; (b) 2015-2016; and (c) 2016-2017? (3) What percentage of the total funding listed in response to (1) was provided by the Federal Government through the National Affordable Housing Agreement and the National Partnership on Homelessness?

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Answered
24 June 2014
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
49 days
(1) As at 13 May 2014:
(a) 2010-2011: $18,776,219
(b) 2011-2012: $20,699,163
(c) 2012-2013: $21,086,316
(d) 2013-2014: $22,030,644
(2) (a) 2014-2015: $22,600,185
(b) 2015-2016: $22,641,640
(c) 2016-2017: $23,196,360
Funding for the new proposed refuge is not included as a commencement date has not been confirmed.
(3) 50 per cent of total funding allocated to women's refuge accommodation was Federal funding through the National Affordable Housing Agreement. There was no contribution through the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness.

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