Senate debates

Thursday, 16 August 2007

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007; Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008

In Committee

9:52 pm

Photo of Bob BrownBob Brown (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

Let me put it this way: I expect the government will put in place protective plans and management authority before the situation changes—before the added visitation and the open entry to these communities take place. That responsibility sits very squarely on the shoulders of the government.

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