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(4) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

Ms Gallagher: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) A gender analysis pilot will be conducted in 2009-10, in collaboration with ACT Health.

(2) It will be phased in commensurate with the pilot.

(3) It will be met within existing resources.

(4) The government is committed to implementing gender impact statements.

ACT Housing—plumber visit program
(Question No 350)

Mr Seselja asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water, upon notice, on 14 October 2009:

(1) How much will the Plumber Visit program initiative cost.

(2) When will it start and finish.

(3) How many low income houses will be visited in 2009-10 including ACT Housing properties.

Mr Corbell: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

1. Funding of $500,000.00 for 2009-10 has been allocated.

2. The Plumber Visit program builds on the existing ToiletSmart program. The additional services (ToiletSmart plus) of an audit and access to discount priced water efficient showerheads and tap flow regulators and leaking tap repairs will be available to participants in early 2010. The 2009-10 program (a combination of the existing ToiletSmart and new ToiletSmart plus programs) will end on 30 June 2010. A successful 2009-10 program will see continuation of the program into 2010-11.

3. A minimum of 350 fully subsidised ToiletSmart services will be provided in 2009-10.

Housing—energy efficiency
(Question No 351)

Mr Seselja asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water, upon notice, on 14 October 2009:

(1) What steps will need to be taken in order to meet the commitment on improved energy efficiency for Canberra households over ten years.

(2) What is the total cost of this policy initiative.


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