Question On Notice No. 6306 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 25 June 2020 by Mr V.A. Catania
Question Directed to the: Minister for Commerce
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the $1.7 billion of measures introduced by the
State Government in response to COVID-19, and in particular
the $30 million committed for grants of up to $2000 for residential tenants, and
I ask:
(a) How much of the $30 million has been spent to date;
(b) How
much has been spent in Metropolitan Perth and in regional areas? Please provide
breakdowns according to Development Commission regions; and
(c) If the full amount has not been spent, why not and when is it expected to be spent?
Answered on 11 August 2020
(a)-(c) The Treasurer will provide an update on the $30 million to provide grants for residential tenants in the September sitting of Parliament, including in which regions the grant money has been allocated and a timeline for the completion of grants.