Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE ACT 1987 (REPEALED) - SECT 3A

    (1)     The objects of this Act are—

        (a)     to maximise the opportunities for everyone in the ACT to have access to housing that is affordable, secure and appropriate to their needs; and

        (b)     to facilitate the provision of housing assistance for those in most need; and

        (c)     to maximise value for money in the provision of housing assistance; and

        (d)     to promote a choice of forms of assistance and providers of assistance for persons eligible for assistance; and

        (e)     to facilitate the provision of rental housing that—

              (i)     has adequate amenity, is of an adequate size and is appropriately located in relation to employment opportunities and necessary services and facilities; and

              (ii)     is coordinated with any support services (provided under other laws) required by consumers of housing assistance to live in the community; and

        (f)     to facilitate the provision of an adequate supply of affordable home finance for persons in receipt of low and moderate incomes; and

        (g)     to promote the development of flexible and innovative financial arrangements to facilitate access to home ownership for persons in receipt of low and moderate incomes; and

        (h)     to promote the growth of a community housing sector as a viable alternative to public and private rental and home ownership; and

              (i)     to promote the establishment of appropriate mechanisms and forums to allow input to housing policy by consumers, and potential consumers, of housing assistance and by representative non-government agencies involved in housing policy and provision;

and this Act shall be construed accordingly.

    (2)     In the administration of this Act regard shall be had to the objects of this Act to the maximum extent practicable with available resources.