Housing SA, Vacant Properties

In reply to Mr TELFER (Flinders) (26 June 2024). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. N.D. CHAMPION (Taylor—Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Minister for Housing Infrastructure, Minister for Planning): I have been advised:

Property turnaround time is reported each year in the report on government services. I note that South Australia has reported N/A since 2013-14 due to a lack of consistency across jurisdictions in how they applied the definition of the indicator.

Turnaround times are complex to calculate due to the possible variances during a vacancy process, including the type of maintenance required depending on the condition of the property and the intended use of the land that the property is on (eg part of a re-development).

The government is committed to reducing vacancy time of properties where possible.