Legislative Council: Thursday, May 27, 2021

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Aboriginal Housing Strategy

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:53): Further supplementary: can the minister confirm if, under this plan, one single new house will be built in any remote Aboriginal community?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:53): We have just released the strategy. It is a start. It specifically hasn't identified particular locations because—

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: No; you asked your supplementary. Listen to the answer.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: The Leader of the Opposition probably needs to have a read of the strategy and understand what it's about. We are actually—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is on her feet.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: We are actually consulting with communities about what their particular priorities are, and those are things we will continue to consult people on.


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