❓ Halligan questions the difference in public housing policies between the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority. Doust clarifies the policies and confirms alignment with government policy.
AnsweredQoN 769Legislative Council
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I refer to the answers to questions 235 and 252. (1) Why is there a difference between the Department of Housing and Works’ policy of one-in-nine public to private housing, and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority’s policy of between 10 and 15 per cent? (2) How does this compare with government policy? (3) Are there any other authorities with any further differing policies on the proportion of public housing? (4) If so, what are the details? Hon KATE DOUST
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(1) Why is there a difference between the Department of Housing and Works’ policy of one-in-nine public to private housing, and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority’s policy of between 10 and 15 per cent? (2) How does this compare with government policy? (3) Are there any other authorities with any further differing policies on the proportion of public housing? (4) If so, what are the details? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(2) How does this compare with government policy? (3) Are there any other authorities with any further differing policies on the proportion of public housing? (4) If so, what are the details? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(3) Are there any other authorities with any further differing policies on the proportion of public housing? (4) If so, what are the details? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(4) If so, what are the details? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
(1) Why is there a difference between the Department of Housing and Works’ policy of one-in-nine public to private housing, and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority’s policy of between 10 and 15 per cent? (2) How does this compare with government policy? (3) Are there any other authorities with any further differing policies on the proportion of public housing? (4) If so, what are the details? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(2) How does this compare with government policy? (3) Are there any other authorities with any further differing policies on the proportion of public housing? (4) If so, what are the details? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(3) Are there any other authorities with any further differing policies on the proportion of public housing? (4) If so, what are the details? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(4) If so, what are the details? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(1) In one respect there is a difference between the housing policies of the Department of Housing and Works and the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, because EPRA’s policy pertains to affordable housing of which public rental housing is one component, whereas the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy pertains to public rental housing only. In addition, EPRA, as a redevelopment authority, has a corporative objective that is different from that of the Department of Housing and Works. However, as I expect the member is aware, the Department of Housing and Works’ one-in-nine policy equates to 11 per cent of the total housing stock in a particular area and this falls within the 10 to 15 per cent range specified by EPRA. Therefore, in a statistical sense at least, the policies of the Department of Housing and Works and EPRA are, in fact, closely aligned. (2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(2) This is consistent with the government’s policy. (3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(3) In instances in which other authorities have policies with respect to affordable housing, they are consistent with the government’s policy. (4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
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