Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

There have been a number of refurbishments and other housing initiatives that have seen houses being repaired and planning for development. As I understand it, since November 2007 over 90 houses have been constructed using funds from Australian government to Northern Territory government Indigenous housing programs. But as to the exact details about SIHIP, I will take that on notice and get back to you because, as I said, I have got the figures on the number of houses but not the numbers specifically under that program that have been completed. Again, I assure the senator that the government remains committed to the target of 750 new houses. We will try and ensure that those are delivered in the time frame set and any matters of concern that have been raised will be addressed very seriously.