Question - Public housing

1. Can the Minister advise how many fires have occurred in public housing premises, including whether the fire originated in cooktops or stoves, for each of the last five financial years.
2. What was the cost remediation of damage following the fires referred to in part (1).
3. Can the Minister advise how many automatic stove shut-off devices have been installed in public housing premises.
4. What would the cost be to install automatic stove shut-off devices in public housing properties.
5. Is there a systemic process to consider whether an automatic stove shut-off device should be installed in all or a particular residence.
6. Does Housing ACT advise residents that they can request that an automatic stove shut-off device be installed.
7. What is the process for a public housing resident to request that an automatic stove shut-off device be installed.
8. What is the decision-making process and criteria applied if a public housing resident requests that an automatic stove shut-off device be installed.
9. Is priority accorded to vulnerable communities making such requests as referred to in part (8).
    

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