About this report

Scope of the report

Following machinery-of-Government changes implemented on 26 March 2009, the Department of Housing was abolished, with its core functions transitioning to the Department of Communities.

This report outlines the activities and achievements of the former Department of Housing, the structure and operations of the department as at 26 March 2009, and has been prepared in accordance with the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977, the Financial Management Standard 1997, and guidelines produced by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

Unless otherwise specified, all performance reported in this document, with the exception of the financial statements, covers the period from 1 July 2008 to 31 March 2009 as a substantial amount of performance–related information is unable to be captured by external partners on the specified date of the department's abolishment.

The performance reported measures the former Department of Housing's progress against its Strategic Plan 2008-2013 and Service Delivery Statement 2008-09, and highlights the department's achievements, activities and financial position as at 26 March 2009.

This report will be of interest to members of Parliament, Government agencies, private and community housing organisations, universities, staff, clients and the general public. Students and prospective employees may also find it useful for research purposes.

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