Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Siewert raised concerns about some uncertainty on whether or not native title would hold up the process. I acknowledge, as I think the government has, that when we accept these risks we need to be assured that whilst there may be some uncertainty around whether or not this process is a blockage to the building of houses, there is no uncertainty at all around the effects of not having the houses built. We certainly agree with government about that. I wonder if you are able to explain further the potential impact, particularly on the police and other staff housing. When you talk about ‘other staff’ what levels of amenity or facility are you talking about?