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

I thank the senator for the question. I understand that in the last few weeks the Minister for Education has met with Dr Morris and a group of principals across Alice and Central Australia, and I also know that the Minister for Indigenous Australians has visited the community controlled independent school during a recent trip.

I understand that the NIAA have received a proposal from the school to construct residential accommodation for students and staff and that the proposal is currently under consideration. I would repeat that we are committed to working with all stakeholders and local communities about how we improve educational outcomes across the region. It is not about imposing a view from Canberra but about working locally for local solutions.