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MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 536

Housing Trust - Non-Resident Applicants

MR. CORNWELL - asked the Minister for Housing and Community Services - In relation to the statement (The Canberra Times 26 December 1992, page 3) that:

"The Trust was unaware of people from interstate gaining an ACT address while living elsewhere "

(1) What procedures does the ACT Housing Trust have to prevent people not resident in the ACT but using an ACT address from obtaining Trust accommodation.

(2) If no procedures exist how can such a statement be made.

MR. CONNOLLY - The answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) Applicants for housing are required to complete an application form which includes their current address. Applicants are required to provide other documentation which includes proof of income. This documentation usually also confirms their address.

An integral part of each application form is an affidavit. This is in the form of a Declaration signed by the applicant that the information provided is true and correct and that the provision of false information may result in prosecution.

(2) Refer to (1) above.

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