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APPENDIX 1:

(Incorporated in Hansard on 1 April 1993 at page 1039)

TIMELINE OF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

1928 Housing Ordinance 1928 was introduced and empowered

the Federal Capital Commission to provide and assist in the

provision of housing for the ACT.

1945 Commonwealth State Housing Agreement (CSHA) was

introduced. The ACT was not a signatory.

1947 Rental rebates were introduced in accordance with the

CSHA.

1966 Pensioners were able to register for Government

accommodation.

1973 Compulsory transfer program ceased by Government.

Means testing was introduced, based on a formula used in all States under 1973 Housing Assistance Agreement.

Introduction of construction program for special units for aged persons at Garran, Waramanga and Riven.

1976 Restrictions placed on Income & Assets Test for

Commissioner for Housing Loan Schemes.

1982 Mortgage and rental relief scheme was introduced for those

having difficulty meeting rental or loan commitments in the

private sector.

1983 New standards were adopted for construction of new houses,

houses purchased under the the spot purchase program and

in the upgrading of existing houses.