❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on subsidies, rebates, and concessions available to aged pensioners, disability pensioners, and self-funded retirees from various government departments. The response details assistance provided by the Department of Housing and Works and limited concessions from the Department of Land Information.
AnsweredQoN 1457Legislative Assembly
Asked
31 August 2006
Member
Portfolio
Housing and Works; Consumer Protection; Heritage; Land Information
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(b) disability pensioners (people in receipt of the Commonwealth Disability Support Pension); (c) self-funded retirees in receipt of a partial Commonwealth Aged Pension; and (d) self-funded retirees in receipt of no Commonwealth Government assistance.
(c) self-funded retirees in receipt of a partial Commonwealth Aged Pension; and (d) self-funded retirees in receipt of no Commonwealth Government assistance.
(d) self-funded retirees in receipt of no Commonwealth Government assistance.
a) Aged pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Where room heaters are supplied to tenants, aged pensioners receive a 100% discount on the amenities fee payable. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. Tenants purchasing a home from the Department may be entitled to a grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. Applicants must be a tenant for three or more years to qualify. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
Where room heaters are supplied to tenants, aged pensioners receive a 100% discount on the amenities fee payable. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. Tenants purchasing a home from the Department may be entitled to a grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. Applicants must be a tenant for three or more years to qualify. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. Tenants purchasing a home from the Department may be entitled to a grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. Applicants must be a tenant for three or more years to qualify. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
Tenants purchasing a home from the Department may be entitled to a grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. Applicants must be a tenant for three or more years to qualify. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
(a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
(a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
(a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
(b) & (d) Not applicable.
(c) self-funded retirees in receipt of a partial Commonwealth Aged Pension; and (d) self-funded retirees in receipt of no Commonwealth Government assistance.
(d) self-funded retirees in receipt of no Commonwealth Government assistance.
a) Aged pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Where room heaters are supplied to tenants, aged pensioners receive a 100% discount on the amenities fee payable. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. Tenants purchasing a home from the Department may be entitled to a grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. Applicants must be a tenant for three or more years to qualify. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
Where room heaters are supplied to tenants, aged pensioners receive a 100% discount on the amenities fee payable. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. Tenants purchasing a home from the Department may be entitled to a grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. Applicants must be a tenant for three or more years to qualify. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. Tenants purchasing a home from the Department may be entitled to a grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. Applicants must be a tenant for three or more years to qualify. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
Tenants purchasing a home from the Department may be entitled to a grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. Applicants must be a tenant for three or more years to qualify. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent. Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible. An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans. A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months. Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
c) Same as for aged pensioners. d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
d) Same as for aged pensioners. The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
The Department of Consumer Protection advises: (a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
(a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division. The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises: (a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
(a)-(d) None. The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
The Department of Land Information advises: (a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
(a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card. The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps. (b) & (d) Not applicable.
(b) & (d) Not applicable.
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Answered
28 September 2006
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works; Consumer Protection; Heritage; Land Information
Response time
28 days
The Department of Housing and Works advises:
a) Aged pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent.
Where room heaters are supplied to tenants, aged pensioners receive a 100% discount on the amenities fee payable.
Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible.
Tenants purchasing a home from the Department may be entitled to a grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. Applicants must be a tenant for three or more years to qualify.
An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans.
A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months.
b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent.
Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible.
An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans.
A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months.
Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs.
c) Same as for aged pensioners.
d) Same as for aged pensioners.
The Department of Consumer Protection advises:
(a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division.
The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises:
(a)-(d) None.
The Department of Land Information advises:
(a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card.
The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps.
(b) & (d) Not applicable.
a) Aged pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent.
Where room heaters are supplied to tenants, aged pensioners receive a 100% discount on the amenities fee payable.
Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible.
Tenants purchasing a home from the Department may be entitled to a grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs. Applicants must be a tenant for three or more years to qualify.
An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans.
A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months.
b) Disability pensioners who are public housing tenants, can apply for a rental subsidy. The subsidy is related to income so the tenant does not pay more than 25% of income in rent.
Interest free bond assistance loans are available to those seeking to rent in the private market. Applicants must meet income and savings criteria to be eligible.
An interest subsidy is provided to low income earners in the form of a home loan with repayments based on income. This subsidy has been discontinued for new loans but applies to some existing loans.
A safety net is provided to mortgage borrowers through the Department's loan schemes experiencing a short term loss on income. Loan repayments can be reduced for three to six months.
Disability pensioners purchasing a home through the Department's Access Loan Scheme (for people with disabilities) receive a cash assistance grant of up to $3000 towards purchase costs.
c) Same as for aged pensioners.
d) Same as for aged pensioners.
The Department of Consumer Protection advises:
(a)-(d) The Consumer Protection division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) advises that there are no subsidies, rebates or concessions administered by the division.
The Heritage Council of Western Australia advises:
(a)-(d) None.
The Department of Land Information advises:
(a) & (c) The Department of Land Information currently provides a 10% discount on its Streetsmart range of products for customers who present a Commonwealth Aged or partial Commonwealth Aged Pension Card.
The Streetsmart range of products include the Streetsmart Street Directory, the Travellers Atlas and the Streetsmart Touring Maps and city and Town maps.
(b) & (d) Not applicable.
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