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i. Business Systems Review & Digital Transformation Strategy - KPMG were procured via the Territory Specialist Services ICT Panel with multiple quotations.
The Suburban Land Agency Website Refresh Planning & New Digital Experience - EY Digital (Adelphi Digital Consulting) were procured via the Creative Services, Digital panel with multiple quotations.
ii. Nil.
iii. Nil.
Public housing—tenants’ income
(Question No 3214)
Mr Parton asked the Minister for Housing and Suburban Development, upon notice, on 24 July 2020:
(1) How many tenancies does Housing ACT end each year due to tenant’s income levels making them ineligible for public housing.
(2) How does Housing ACT check the incomes of tenants to confirm eligibility.
(3) Is disclosure of income compulsory by tenants.
(4) What information and documentary evidence is required by Housing ACT to review income levels.
(5) What validation of information and documentation is done by Housing ACT.
(6) Does Housing ACT validate the number of people living in the home during the review.
(7) Does Housing ACT permit tenants to sub-let rooms.
(8) What mechanisms does Housing ACT use to determine if sub-letting is occurring.
(9) How many income reviews were conducted by Housing ACT in the (a) 2018-19 and (b) 2019-20 financial years.
(10) For each Housing ACT income review conducted in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years, what was the average duration in months to the review prior.
(11) How many tenants have not had their income levels reviewed for greater than (a) 12, (b) 24, (c) 36 and (d) 60 months.
(12) What percentage of six monthly reviews were conducted between five and seven months of the previous review in the 2019-20 financial year.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1. Housing ACT does not currently seek to have a tenancy ended on the basis of household income. Housing ACT does start conversations with tenants who have the capacity to own their own home or to sustain a private rental and they may be
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