❓ Hon Martin Aldridge questions the Minister for Emergency Services regarding the status of Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement applications submitted by Local Governments, specifically focusing on unprocessed and unpaid claims. The Minister's response indicates an inability to provide the detailed information requested due to resource constraints and the complexity of assessing applications.
AnsweredQoN 1439Legislative Council
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I refer to applications by Local Governments for assistance pursuant to Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, and I ask: (a) how many applications have been submitted but are yet to be approved; (b) how many applications have been approved but are yet to paid; (c) for each instance identified in (a), please detail the following: (i) the local government; (ii) the activated event; (iii) the amount of the claim; (iv) the date on which the application was submitted; and (v) the reason as to why the application remains outstanding; (d) for each instance identified in (b), please detail the following: (i) local government; (ii) the activated event; (iii) the amount of the claim; (iv) the date on which the application was submitted; and (v) the reason as to why the payment remains outstanding; (e) what is the total quantum of funds subject to an application that is yet to be approved; and (f) what is the total quantum of funds subject to an application that is approved but not paid?
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Answered
20 June 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
8 days
(a) – (f) Not all applications submitted by Local Government will warrant approval. Each application/claim needs to be assessed for their eligible components under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Those applications that have been assessed and deemed eligible (either in their entirety or in part), have been approved for payment and processed. Given the complexities and resources required, it is not possible to report on application submissions and subsequent approvals.
Those applications that have been assessed and deemed eligible (either in their entirety or in part), have been approved for payment and processed. Given the complexities and resources required, it is not possible to report on application submissions and subsequent approvals.
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