Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme

39 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (30 July 2015). In relation to the Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme—

1. How many people are currently receiving payments to assist with utility debt?

2. How many people were receiving this payment in the 2014-15 year?

The Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): I have been advised:

1. The Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme is a once-off payment, accessible once every three years. Between 1 July and 31 July 2015, 114 applications were approved.

2. In 2014-15, 923 applications were approved.