Remote Aboriginal Housing

In reply to Ms COOK (Hurtle Vale) (25 September 2018). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services): The South Australian Housing Authority has advised:

The number of new houses needed in remote Aboriginal communities to alleviate overcrowding is subject to a range of parameters and variables.

The commonwealth government released the Remote Housing Review in 2017, which considers estimated need by jurisdiction. However, estimates are based on 2011 census data and it was noted that these may not be in line with more recent 2016 census data.

The state government will engage with remote Aboriginal communities to accurately identify and better understand true housing need, and inform future priorities.