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❓ Hon Stephen Dawson questions the Minister for Housing regarding the lack of power and water in Cheeditha Aboriginal community houses since Cyclone Christine. The Minister's response indicates the Cheeditha Aboriginal Corporation is responsible for housing management and infrastructure.

AnsweredQoN 1215Legislative Council

Asked

8 May 2014

Member

Hon Stephen Dawson

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Housing

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(1) Is the Minister aware that a number of houses in the Cheeditha Aboriginal community, on the outskirts of Roebourne, have been without power and water since Cyclone Christine hit the community on 31 December 2013? (2) Does the Minister think it's acceptable that families have been without power and water for over five months? (3) Will the Minister ensure that the Department of Housing provides the necessary support to the Cheeditha Aboriginal community to ensure that the houses are again liveable as a matter of priority?

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Answered

26 June 2014

Responded by

Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Housing

Response time

49 days

(1)- (3)
Since January 2010, the Cheeditha Aboriginal Corporation has independently managed its members' housing and has responsibility for community infrastructure and ongoing repairs and maintenance.

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