House of Assembly - Fifty-Third Parliament, Second Session (53-2)
2015-12-01 Daily Xml

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Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme

67 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (22 September 2015). In reference to the following scheme and program:

1. What was the total funding provided in 2014-15 for the Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme?

2. How many people have utilised the Utilities Literacy Program in 2013-14?

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. Total funding provided for the Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme for 2014-15 was $364,275.

2. The Utilities Literacy Program commenced on 14 October 2013 and was used by a total of 1,655 people during the 2013-14 financial year.