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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 159 asked in the Legislative Council on 26 May 2021 by Hon Steve Martin

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

CYCLONE SEROJA — TEMPORARY HOUSING

159. Hon STEVE MARTIN to the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Community Services:

I refer to the recovery effort in areas of the midwest affected by cyclone Seroja.

(1) Is the minister aware of how many temporary homes are required to house people who lost their homes in cyclone Seroja or have moved to the area to assist in the rebuilding process?

(2) Can the minister advise how much of that housing has been delivered?

(3) If the available temporary housing is not sufficient, when will the minister deliver the necessary housing?

Hon SAMANTHA ROWE replied:

I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.

(1)–(2) To date, a total of 19 households—49 people—have requested accommodation assistance. All these households have been provided with temporary emergency accommodation. Currently, a total of three households—10 people—continue to be supported in temporary accommodation. Under the state emergency management arrangements, consideration around reconstruction efforts, including workforce accommodation, is the responsibility of the State Recovery Controller and relevant local government authorities.

The Department of Communities, through the State Recovery Controller, is working with local governments to provide outreach and case management services to affected communities and to identify any immediate or emerging welfare needs. Additionally, the Insurance Commission of Australia is assisting local governments in assessing the breadth of damage and number of uninsured households.

(3) Housing demand is anticipated to change over time, as issues emerge. The State Recovery Controller is working with local government authorities, community members and state and federal agencies to develop a number of recovery packages to ensure that the medium-to-long-term housing needs of affected communities are addressed.