Question On Notice No. 723 asked in the Legislative Council on 10 May 2022 by Hon Neil Thomson
Question Directed to the: Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Police
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the availability of Government worker accommodation in the Kimberley, and I ask, what is the cost of private rental subsidies for eligible public servants for the following financial years:
(a) 2019-2020;
(b) 2020-2021; and
(c) 2021-2022 (to date)?
Answered on 14 June 2022
The Western Australian Police Force advise:
(a-b) This information is not kept historically as subsidy values change constantly with rental adjustments.
(c) In the Kimberley district as at 18 May 2022, the cost of private rental subsidies equates to $7 787 494 for the current financial year.
The Western Australian Police Force rental subsidies allow for flexibility in leasing arrangements to provide housing for key government workers to meet the operational requirements of the agencies.