Scott Ludlam (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

It has been reported, and it has certainly been part of the debate, that the Prime Minister has made much of what he calls punitive measures, which would be enforced if the states and territories do not adequately discharge their responsibilities. With specific regard to the housing component of the stimulus package can you just outline for us what the punitive measures would look like in this portfolio in the event that the benchmarks are not being met?