Legislative Council - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
2012-03-28 Daily Xml

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MEDICAL HEATING AND COOLING CONCESSION

The Hon. S.G. WADE (14:42): I have a supplementary question. Can the minister clarify this: with his reference to backdating to 1 July, does that mean that people who are currently experiencing delays of the grant of their eligibility will not lose out because their concession will be backdated for the period they have been waiting?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers) (14:42): My understanding is that, if they are found to be eligible, it will be backdated.