Malarndirri McCarthy (NT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Indigenous Australians) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, President, and I do thank Senator Thorpe for the question, and I am very conscious that the Nightcliff election took place on the land of the Larrakia. I acknowledge that Ed Smelt as the Labor candidate fought very hard and diligently for that seat. I acknowledge him and his family and all of those who supported him. Yes, it's certainly a point that Ed took to the election, and I would say, President, that the development activity at the site of Lee Point is currently paused, pending the outcome of proceedings before the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and there is no active development currently underway. To be clear, as has been pointed out, Defence Housing Australia has ceased construction activity at the site, other than essential site maintenance agreed with the tribunal, and will not recommence works until all legal, heritage and environmental requirements are met, which is what we would expect.