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(1) How many homes in the ACT are currently affected by residual loose-fill asbestos fibres.
(2) How many representations has the Government received from homeowners affected by loose-fill asbestos fibres in this financial year, including (a) date of representation, (b) suburb of affected house, (c) support/advice provided by Government and (d) outcome.
(3) Can the Minister, for each financial year since 2003-04, provide the number of representations made to the Government by homeowners affected by loose-fill asbestos fibres, including (a) date of representation, (b) suburb of affected house, (c) support/advice provided by Government and (d) outcome.
(4) When did the Government commence issuing affected homeowners notices regarding loose-fill asbestos insulation and can the Minister provide the dates of when loose-fill asbestos insulation notices were mailed to affected homeowners over the last two decades including (a) date of notice, (b) number of homeowners notified and (c) corresponding suburbs.
(5) What measures are there to ensure that tenants and tradespeople are made aware of Mr Fluffy homes.
Mr Corbell: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) 1049 letters were sent to homes that were part of the 1988-1993 loose-fill asbestos insulation removal program in February 2014.
(2) Between 18 February and 14 May 2014, there have been 123 inquiries or contacts to government through Canberra Connect.
Callers are often transferred to various directorates for further assistance and not required to provide their name or address, nor are the specific details centrally held if they are provided.
Callers are also advised that additional information is available at www.asbestos.act.gov.au where fact sheets on loose-fill asbestos can be found.
I am not prepared to authorise the use of resources needed to provide the specific information required to answer the Member’s remaining questions.
(3) I am not prepared to authorise the use of resources needed across directorates to provide the information required to answer the Member’s questions.
(4) Information is contained in the property building file – this has been in place since removal was undertaken on the home between 1989-1992.
A letter was sent to affected homeowners in 1993 at the end of the removal program.
A letter was sent to affected homeowners in 2005.
Information has been specifically included in a lease conveyancing inquiry document for a property since 2005.
1049 letters were sent in 18 February 2014.
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