Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

That is the approach the government will take whether you guys like it or not. In relation to the second part of the question, we are working with the Northern Territory government in relation to specific supports that need to be on the ground in the Northern Territory, but obviously there are a whole range of programs that are funded from the Commonwealth in partnership with the states and territories to support First Nations communities across the board, whether that be in health, social supports, housing or education. Those of course will continue but with greater purpose from this government than from previous arrangements that have been put in place. We seek to collaborate, to cooperate and to listen to First Nations communities.