Page 4935 - Week 13 - Thursday, 28 November 2019

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*Please note: The CHS Restructure in March 2019 has affected the division name and location of specific teams, therefore, it may appear that some divisions are duplicated in this table.

Bimberi Youth Justice Centre—staffing

Ms Stephen-Smith (in reply to a question and supplementary question by Mr Coe on Wednesday, 23 October 2019):

In response to Mr Coe’s question, I can inform the Assembly:

1. From the 2 September 2019 to the 23 October 2019, there have been 41 occasions when the number of staff in attendance was lower than the anticipated staffing numbers.

2. The factors that have led to lower staffing levels includes planned annual leave, unplanned leave due to illness and unexpected personal leave. During these periods, young people maintained access to support services such as Justice Health Services, community services, access to education through the Murrumbidgee Education and Training Centre and regular visits from the Official Visitors and Public Advocate. Family visits were also maintained and occurred during the period.

Housing ACT—vacant property

Ms Berry (in reply to a question and supplementary questions by Mr Milligan and Mr Parton on Wednesday, 23 October 2019):

In response to Mr Milligan’s questions, I can inform the Assembly:

1. The property is now in the possession of Housing ACT and a decision has been made by the Asset Assessment Panel to sell the property. The property is not currently liveable and action is now underway to clear out the property and remove items left behind by the previous tenant. It will then be prepared for sale.

2. The tenant has not resided at the property since 27 January 2018. During that time, Housing ACT has worked in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 to ensure compliance with the tenancy agreement and take action to reclaim the property in accordance with the Act.

In response to Mr Parton’s question, I can inform the Assembly:

3. This property was tenanted, however the tenant was not residing at the property. During that time, Housing ACT was working in accordance with the provisions of

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