This parliamentary question seeks detailed data on the Hardship Utilities Grant Scheme (HUGS) for February and March 2013, broken down by utility provider. The response provides the number of approved grants, total grant amount, and average grant value for Synergy, Horizon, Water Corporation, and Alinta.

AnsweredQoN 35Legislative Council
Asked
14 May 2013
Portfolio
Child Protection

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For each of the utilities Synergy, Horizon, Water Corporation and Alinta in regards to the Hardship Utilities Grant Scheme (HUGS) for February 2013, March 2013, and April 2013:
(a) what was the number of approved grants;
(b) what was the total grant amount; and
(c) what was the average amount paid?

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Answered
18 June 2013
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
35 days
(a)
Utility
Number of Approved Grants
February 2013
March 2013
Synergy
1,067
1,415
Horizon
149
191
Water Corporation
57
83
Alinta
544
569
(b)
Utility
Total Grant Amount
February 2013
March 2013
Synergy
$390,704
$525,392
Horizon
$91,177
$123,172
Water Corporation
$18,932
$27,142
Alinta
$154,919
$157,960
(c)
Utility
Average Grant Value
February 2013
March 2013
Synergy
$366
$371
Horizon
$612
$645
Water Corporation
$332
$327
Alinta
$285
$278
Data is only available to 31 March 2013

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