Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme) Share this | Hansard source

Senator, the answer I will provide reflects the information I have given Senators Shoebridge and Lambie. Budgeting and provisioning for housing requirements for the ADF, and, indeed, for any other housing requirements associated with the operational imperatives of the ADF, are matters for the budget process. This bill is really narrow. It simply says, 'Is it appropriate for Defence Housing Australia to do work of that kind?' As I have indicated to other senators, the government believes that it is, and it is on that basis that we are seeking your support. I note that the coalition does intend to vote for this bill.