(1) On what date was the decision not to accredit the Wearne Hostel in Cottesloe, Perth, originally made.

(2) On what date did the provider of that facility lodge an appeal against that decision.

(3) On what date was the decision to reject that appeal made (confirming that the facility will not be granted accreditation).

(4) What is the average length of time between the lodgement of such appeals and the determination of the matter.

(5) Has the facility reapplied for accreditation; if so, what is the status of that application.

(6) Was the original decision not to grant accreditation to the facility in part due to the condition of the building.

(7) Given the nature of the issues at fault in the facility, are the matters likely to be resolved prior to 1 January 2001, thereby allowing the facility to continue operating.

(1) 14 August 2000.

(2) By letter dated 31 August 2000.

(3) 10 October 2000.

(4) Under section 2.33 of the Accreditation Grant Principles 1998, applicants may, within 14 days of being told of a decision not to accredit, apply for reconsideration of that decision. If the Agency receives a valid application it must consider various things specified in section 2.37 of the Principles, and under section 2.38(2) `must make its decision within 56 days after receiving the application'. Under section 2.39(1) of the Principles, the Agency must tell the applicant in writing of the decision, within 14 days after making the decision.

(5) Yes, the facility has reapplied for accreditation. The site audit was undertaken 13 to 14 November 2000 and as a result was accredited.

(6) No.

(7) Wearne Hostel has been accredited from 30 November 2000 to 26 October 2003.