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MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 1264

Housing Trust - Allocation Criteria

MR CORNWELL: Asked the Minister for Housing and Community Services -Is any consideration given to the age of prospective tenants as to the suitability of accommodation when allocating ACT Housing Trust property and is disability also taken into account; if not, why not.

MR LAMONT: The answer to the Members question is as follows -

Yes, modifications such as grab rails, shower recess, ramps etc are also made if a tenant is experiencing difficulties in mobility on access. Tenants are also able to transfer to more suitable accommodation, should their present dwelling create mobility problems.

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