House of Assembly - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
2013-11-12 Daily Xml

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HOUSING SA

566 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (9 July 2013). With reference to 2013-14 Budget Paper 4, vol.1, p. 93—

1. Has the government undertaken a cost benefit analysis to ascertain the financial impact on local government rate revenue as a result of the ownership of 5,000 SA Housing houses being transferred to non-government organisations?

2. Which councils have met with the government regarding this issue, what concerns did they raise and what dates did they meet with the Minister for Social Housing?

3. Has the government overcome issues such as rate rebates and ascertained the effects of this policy?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): I have been advised:

1. Yes.

2. On 11 July 2013, I met with the City of Marion and the City of Playford to discuss the transfer of stock to the community housing sector and the impact on rate revenue. Housing SA staff have also held discussions with local government, including the City of Marion and City of Playford councils.

3. Housing SA is having ongoing discussions with local government in relation to the rate rebate and transfer of stock management to the community housing sector.