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7. No families at immediate threat of domestic violence were turned away by the Domestic Violence Christmas Program.

8. The average cost per night of hotel accommodation provided through OneLink in 2018-19 is $129.11.This figure is calculated by using the total cost ($13,298) divided by the total number of nights (103).

9. The total number of nights of accommodation provided through OneLink for the period 2018-19 is 103 nights.

10. In 2018-19, 28 families were assisted through OneLink’s brokerage for hotel accommodation services. Noting that some families were brokered for on multiple occasions.

11. In 2018-19, OneLink were provided additional funding to deliver the wide range of service provision they undertake, including establishing a weekend service. The service funding agreement does not dictate where funds are specifically expended and OneLink have used some of this funding to increase their brokerage services.

12. OneLink data in 2018-19 indicated more demand for accommodation in winter months of July, August, and September.

Environment—bird deaths
(Question No 2928)

Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, upon notice, on 21 February 2020 (redirected to the Acting Minister for the Environment and Heritage):

(1) In relation to bird deaths through impacting on buildings, for example, https://theconversation.com/buildings-kill-millions-of-birds-heres-how-to-reduce-the-toll-130695https://theconversation.com/buildings-kill-millions-of-birds-heres-how-to-reduce-the-toll-130695, does the ACT Government collect, or have access to, data on bird deaths due to impacts with buildings in the ACT; if so, can the Minister provide details.

(2) How many reports did the ACT Government receive from the community of bird deaths due to impacts with buildings during 2019.

(3) Are bird deaths due to impacts with buildings recognised as a threat to any threatened species.

Ms Stephen-Smith: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) No, the ACT Government does not collect data on bird deaths due to impact with buildings.

(2) The ACT Government is not aware of any reports.

(3) No.


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