Hon Tim Clifford inquired about vacant public housing properties in Bunbury, specifically their number and reasons for vacancy. The Minister's response indicated 36 vacant properties as of April 30, 2026, with 35 undergoing maintenance, refurbishment, or reletting, but stated the requested categorical breakdown was not readily available.

AnsweredQoN 534Legislative Council
Asked
16 June 2026
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Housing and Works

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Housing—Bunbury
534. Hon Tim Clifford to
the parliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Housing and Works:
I refer to public
housing dwellings within the City of Bunbury.
(1) How many public housing properties
within the City of Bunbury are currently vacant, as at the most recent
reporting date?
(2) Of those vacant properties, how many
are vacant due to awaiting the allocation of a tenant; maintenance or approved
refurbishments, structural damage, contamination or safety issues; or
redevelopment, disposal or divestment processes?

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I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide the following on
behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works
(1)–(2) The information requested by the
honourable member is not reported in the categories outlined and would require
a manual review of individual files. As at 30 April 2026, 36 properties are
currently vacant within the City of Bunbury, of which 35 are returning to
service and are currently undergoing maintenance works, refurbishment or are in
the process of being relet.

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