Retirement Villages

In reply to Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (28 July 2015). (Estimates Committee B)

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:

One village was terminated in the 2014-15 financial year. This village was converted to community title. There were four villages registered, two each in regional and metropolitan areas. We are unable to predict the number of villages which may open or register in the 2014-15 financial year. The Retirement Villages Act 1987 provides that a village is required to be registered within 28 days of the first resident taking up occupation.