❓ Question regarding housing conditions for Aboriginal people in Jigalong and Halls Creek, and the Minister's response outlining actions taken and planned.
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HOUSING CONDITIONS - ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES
I am pleased to see the minister in the house. I recently received an answer to a question from the Minister for Health saying that there was no member for Kenwick. I refer to the disgraceful housing conditions for Aboriginal people at Jigalong and Halls Creek and the comments by the community coordinator, Cedric Wyatt, who singled out the Minister for Indigenous Affairs and her department for failing to address the widespread dysfunction in many communities. (1) When will the minister take responsibility for immediately addressing the overcrowding of the Jigalong community and helping overcome the housing crisis in remote indigenous communities? (2) Does the minister accept the comments made by Mr Wyatt that she should take personal action to improve the living conditions of Aboriginal people who are suffering in these Third World conditions? Ms S.M. McHALE
I am pleased to see the minister in the house. I recently received an answer to a question from the Minister for Health saying that there was no member for Kenwick. I refer to the disgraceful housing conditions for Aboriginal people at Jigalong and Halls Creek and the comments by the community coordinator, Cedric Wyatt, who singled out the Minister for Indigenous Affairs and her department for failing to address the widespread dysfunction in many communities. (1) When will the minister take responsibility for immediately addressing the overcrowding of the Jigalong community and helping overcome the housing crisis in remote indigenous communities? (2) Does the minister accept the comments made by Mr Wyatt that she should take personal action to improve the living conditions of Aboriginal people who are suffering in these Third World conditions? Ms S.M. McHALE
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(1)-(2) I thank the member for his question and for his concern about Aboriginal people. Cedric Wyatt met with the staff of the Minister for Housing and Works for discussions in July. He has also met with the Department of Indigenous Affairs and raised the issue of housing at Jigalong. I am pleased to report to the house that the Minister for Housing and Works is reviewing housing needs at Jigalong. Part of the issue is the very transient population. The population of communities like Jigalong can change quite dramatically, so there are issues to do with housing and permanent population. I would be very happy to report back to the house on the investigations being made by the Minister for Housing and Works. We will have a better picture of housing needs following the meeting this week between Cedric Wyatt and staff from the Department of Indigenous Affairs. I have already reported to the house on the major upgrade of accommodation at Halls Creek, and of the approach the government is taking to address issues of overcrowding and maintenance. This government has made an enormous effort for indigenous communities over a number of years, including the development of multifunction police stations to deal with law and order issues; the new, recently opened hospital at Halls Creek; the school at Wiluna; and the new sporting and recreational facilities at Halls Creek. The infrastructure is being developed. I can understand their frustration; however, having been Minister for Indigenous Affairs for the past six months, I do not set unrealistic time frames. Over the past six months, the government has delivered significant new resources into Halls Creek and other communities, and it will continue to do so.
I refer to the disgraceful housing conditions for Aboriginal people at Jigalong and Halls Creek and the comments by the community coordinator, Cedric Wyatt, who singled out the Minister for Indigenous Affairs and her department for failing to address the widespread dysfunction in many communities. (1) When will the minister take responsibility for immediately addressing the overcrowding of the Jigalong community and helping overcome the housing crisis in remote indigenous communities? (2) Does the minister accept the comments made by Mr Wyatt that she should take personal action to improve the living conditions of Aboriginal people who are suffering in these Third World conditions? Ms S.M. McHALE replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for his question and for his concern about Aboriginal people. Cedric Wyatt met with the staff of the Minister for Housing and Works for discussions in July. He has also met with the Department of Indigenous Affairs and raised the issue of housing at Jigalong. I am pleased to report to the house that the Minister for Housing and Works is reviewing housing needs at Jigalong. Part of the issue is the very transient population. The population of communities like Jigalong can change quite dramatically, so there are issues to do with housing and permanent population. I would be very happy to report back to the house on the investigations being made by the Minister for Housing and Works. We will have a better picture of housing needs following the meeting this week between Cedric Wyatt and staff from the Department of Indigenous Affairs. I have already reported to the house on the major upgrade of accommodation at Halls Creek, and of the approach the government is taking to address issues of overcrowding and maintenance. This government has made an enormous effort for indigenous communities over a number of years, including the development of multifunction police stations to deal with law and order issues; the new, recently opened hospital at Halls Creek; the school at Wiluna; and the new sporting and recreational facilities at Halls Creek. The infrastructure is being developed. I can understand their frustration; however, having been Minister for Indigenous Affairs for the past six months, I do not set unrealistic time frames. Over the past six months, the government has delivered significant new resources into Halls Creek and other communities, and it will continue to do so.
(1) When will the minister take responsibility for immediately addressing the overcrowding of the Jigalong community and helping overcome the housing crisis in remote indigenous communities? (2) Does the minister accept the comments made by Mr Wyatt that she should take personal action to improve the living conditions of Aboriginal people who are suffering in these Third World conditions? Ms S.M. McHALE replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for his question and for his concern about Aboriginal people. Cedric Wyatt met with the staff of the Minister for Housing and Works for discussions in July. He has also met with the Department of Indigenous Affairs and raised the issue of housing at Jigalong. I am pleased to report to the house that the Minister for Housing and Works is reviewing housing needs at Jigalong. Part of the issue is the very transient population. The population of communities like Jigalong can change quite dramatically, so there are issues to do with housing and permanent population. I would be very happy to report back to the house on the investigations being made by the Minister for Housing and Works. We will have a better picture of housing needs following the meeting this week between Cedric Wyatt and staff from the Department of Indigenous Affairs. I have already reported to the house on the major upgrade of accommodation at Halls Creek, and of the approach the government is taking to address issues of overcrowding and maintenance. This government has made an enormous effort for indigenous communities over a number of years, including the development of multifunction police stations to deal with law and order issues; the new, recently opened hospital at Halls Creek; the school at Wiluna; and the new sporting and recreational facilities at Halls Creek. The infrastructure is being developed. I can understand their frustration; however, having been Minister for Indigenous Affairs for the past six months, I do not set unrealistic time frames. Over the past six months, the government has delivered significant new resources into Halls Creek and other communities, and it will continue to do so.
(2) Does the minister accept the comments made by Mr Wyatt that she should take personal action to improve the living conditions of Aboriginal people who are suffering in these Third World conditions? Ms S.M. McHALE replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for his question and for his concern about Aboriginal people. Cedric Wyatt met with the staff of the Minister for Housing and Works for discussions in July. He has also met with the Department of Indigenous Affairs and raised the issue of housing at Jigalong. I am pleased to report to the house that the Minister for Housing and Works is reviewing housing needs at Jigalong. Part of the issue is the very transient population. The population of communities like Jigalong can change quite dramatically, so there are issues to do with housing and permanent population. I would be very happy to report back to the house on the investigations being made by the Minister for Housing and Works. We will have a better picture of housing needs following the meeting this week between Cedric Wyatt and staff from the Department of Indigenous Affairs. I have already reported to the house on the major upgrade of accommodation at Halls Creek, and of the approach the government is taking to address issues of overcrowding and maintenance. This government has made an enormous effort for indigenous communities over a number of years, including the development of multifunction police stations to deal with law and order issues; the new, recently opened hospital at Halls Creek; the school at Wiluna; and the new sporting and recreational facilities at Halls Creek. The infrastructure is being developed. I can understand their frustration; however, having been Minister for Indigenous Affairs for the past six months, I do not set unrealistic time frames. Over the past six months, the government has delivered significant new resources into Halls Creek and other communities, and it will continue to do so.
Ms S.M. McHALE replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for his question and for his concern about Aboriginal people. Cedric Wyatt met with the staff of the Minister for Housing and Works for discussions in July. He has also met with the Department of Indigenous Affairs and raised the issue of housing at Jigalong. I am pleased to report to the house that the Minister for Housing and Works is reviewing housing needs at Jigalong. Part of the issue is the very transient population. The population of communities like Jigalong can change quite dramatically, so there are issues to do with housing and permanent population. I would be very happy to report back to the house on the investigations being made by the Minister for Housing and Works. We will have a better picture of housing needs following the meeting this week between Cedric Wyatt and staff from the Department of Indigenous Affairs. I have already reported to the house on the major upgrade of accommodation at Halls Creek, and of the approach the government is taking to address issues of overcrowding and maintenance. This government has made an enormous effort for indigenous communities over a number of years, including the development of multifunction police stations to deal with law and order issues; the new, recently opened hospital at Halls Creek; the school at Wiluna; and the new sporting and recreational facilities at Halls Creek. The infrastructure is being developed. I can understand their frustration; however, having been Minister for Indigenous Affairs for the past six months, I do not set unrealistic time frames. Over the past six months, the government has delivered significant new resources into Halls Creek and other communities, and it will continue to do so.
(1)-(2) I thank the member for his question and for his concern about Aboriginal people. Cedric Wyatt met with the staff of the Minister for Housing and Works for discussions in July. He has also met with the Department of Indigenous Affairs and raised the issue of housing at Jigalong. I am pleased to report to the house that the Minister for Housing and Works is reviewing housing needs at Jigalong. Part of the issue is the very transient population. The population of communities like Jigalong can change quite dramatically, so there are issues to do with housing and permanent population. I would be very happy to report back to the house on the investigations being made by the Minister for Housing and Works. We will have a better picture of housing needs following the meeting this week between Cedric Wyatt and staff from the Department of Indigenous Affairs. I have already reported to the house on the major upgrade of accommodation at Halls Creek, and of the approach the government is taking to address issues of overcrowding and maintenance. This government has made an enormous effort for indigenous communities over a number of years, including the development of multifunction police stations to deal with law and order issues; the new, recently opened hospital at Halls Creek; the school at Wiluna; and the new sporting and recreational facilities at Halls Creek. The infrastructure is being developed. I can understand their frustration; however, having been Minister for Indigenous Affairs for the past six months, I do not set unrealistic time frames. Over the past six months, the government has delivered significant new resources into Halls Creek and other communities, and it will continue to do so.
I refer to the disgraceful housing conditions for Aboriginal people at Jigalong and Halls Creek and the comments by the community coordinator, Cedric Wyatt, who singled out the Minister for Indigenous Affairs and her department for failing to address the widespread dysfunction in many communities. (1) When will the minister take responsibility for immediately addressing the overcrowding of the Jigalong community and helping overcome the housing crisis in remote indigenous communities? (2) Does the minister accept the comments made by Mr Wyatt that she should take personal action to improve the living conditions of Aboriginal people who are suffering in these Third World conditions? Ms S.M. McHALE replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for his question and for his concern about Aboriginal people. Cedric Wyatt met with the staff of the Minister for Housing and Works for discussions in July. He has also met with the Department of Indigenous Affairs and raised the issue of housing at Jigalong. I am pleased to report to the house that the Minister for Housing and Works is reviewing housing needs at Jigalong. Part of the issue is the very transient population. The population of communities like Jigalong can change quite dramatically, so there are issues to do with housing and permanent population. I would be very happy to report back to the house on the investigations being made by the Minister for Housing and Works. We will have a better picture of housing needs following the meeting this week between Cedric Wyatt and staff from the Department of Indigenous Affairs. I have already reported to the house on the major upgrade of accommodation at Halls Creek, and of the approach the government is taking to address issues of overcrowding and maintenance. This government has made an enormous effort for indigenous communities over a number of years, including the development of multifunction police stations to deal with law and order issues; the new, recently opened hospital at Halls Creek; the school at Wiluna; and the new sporting and recreational facilities at Halls Creek. The infrastructure is being developed. I can understand their frustration; however, having been Minister for Indigenous Affairs for the past six months, I do not set unrealistic time frames. Over the past six months, the government has delivered significant new resources into Halls Creek and other communities, and it will continue to do so.
(1) When will the minister take responsibility for immediately addressing the overcrowding of the Jigalong community and helping overcome the housing crisis in remote indigenous communities? (2) Does the minister accept the comments made by Mr Wyatt that she should take personal action to improve the living conditions of Aboriginal people who are suffering in these Third World conditions? Ms S.M. McHALE replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for his question and for his concern about Aboriginal people. Cedric Wyatt met with the staff of the Minister for Housing and Works for discussions in July. He has also met with the Department of Indigenous Affairs and raised the issue of housing at Jigalong. I am pleased to report to the house that the Minister for Housing and Works is reviewing housing needs at Jigalong. Part of the issue is the very transient population. The population of communities like Jigalong can change quite dramatically, so there are issues to do with housing and permanent population. I would be very happy to report back to the house on the investigations being made by the Minister for Housing and Works. We will have a better picture of housing needs following the meeting this week between Cedric Wyatt and staff from the Department of Indigenous Affairs. I have already reported to the house on the major upgrade of accommodation at Halls Creek, and of the approach the government is taking to address issues of overcrowding and maintenance. This government has made an enormous effort for indigenous communities over a number of years, including the development of multifunction police stations to deal with law and order issues; the new, recently opened hospital at Halls Creek; the school at Wiluna; and the new sporting and recreational facilities at Halls Creek. The infrastructure is being developed. I can understand their frustration; however, having been Minister for Indigenous Affairs for the past six months, I do not set unrealistic time frames. Over the past six months, the government has delivered significant new resources into Halls Creek and other communities, and it will continue to do so.
(2) Does the minister accept the comments made by Mr Wyatt that she should take personal action to improve the living conditions of Aboriginal people who are suffering in these Third World conditions? Ms S.M. McHALE replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for his question and for his concern about Aboriginal people. Cedric Wyatt met with the staff of the Minister for Housing and Works for discussions in July. He has also met with the Department of Indigenous Affairs and raised the issue of housing at Jigalong. I am pleased to report to the house that the Minister for Housing and Works is reviewing housing needs at Jigalong. Part of the issue is the very transient population. The population of communities like Jigalong can change quite dramatically, so there are issues to do with housing and permanent population. I would be very happy to report back to the house on the investigations being made by the Minister for Housing and Works. We will have a better picture of housing needs following the meeting this week between Cedric Wyatt and staff from the Department of Indigenous Affairs. I have already reported to the house on the major upgrade of accommodation at Halls Creek, and of the approach the government is taking to address issues of overcrowding and maintenance. This government has made an enormous effort for indigenous communities over a number of years, including the development of multifunction police stations to deal with law and order issues; the new, recently opened hospital at Halls Creek; the school at Wiluna; and the new sporting and recreational facilities at Halls Creek. The infrastructure is being developed. I can understand their frustration; however, having been Minister for Indigenous Affairs for the past six months, I do not set unrealistic time frames. Over the past six months, the government has delivered significant new resources into Halls Creek and other communities, and it will continue to do so.
Ms S.M. McHALE replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for his question and for his concern about Aboriginal people. Cedric Wyatt met with the staff of the Minister for Housing and Works for discussions in July. He has also met with the Department of Indigenous Affairs and raised the issue of housing at Jigalong. I am pleased to report to the house that the Minister for Housing and Works is reviewing housing needs at Jigalong. Part of the issue is the very transient population. The population of communities like Jigalong can change quite dramatically, so there are issues to do with housing and permanent population. I would be very happy to report back to the house on the investigations being made by the Minister for Housing and Works. We will have a better picture of housing needs following the meeting this week between Cedric Wyatt and staff from the Department of Indigenous Affairs. I have already reported to the house on the major upgrade of accommodation at Halls Creek, and of the approach the government is taking to address issues of overcrowding and maintenance. This government has made an enormous effort for indigenous communities over a number of years, including the development of multifunction police stations to deal with law and order issues; the new, recently opened hospital at Halls Creek; the school at Wiluna; and the new sporting and recreational facilities at Halls Creek. The infrastructure is being developed. I can understand their frustration; however, having been Minister for Indigenous Affairs for the past six months, I do not set unrealistic time frames. Over the past six months, the government has delivered significant new resources into Halls Creek and other communities, and it will continue to do so.
(1)-(2) I thank the member for his question and for his concern about Aboriginal people. Cedric Wyatt met with the staff of the Minister for Housing and Works for discussions in July. He has also met with the Department of Indigenous Affairs and raised the issue of housing at Jigalong. I am pleased to report to the house that the Minister for Housing and Works is reviewing housing needs at Jigalong. Part of the issue is the very transient population. The population of communities like Jigalong can change quite dramatically, so there are issues to do with housing and permanent population. I would be very happy to report back to the house on the investigations being made by the Minister for Housing and Works. We will have a better picture of housing needs following the meeting this week between Cedric Wyatt and staff from the Department of Indigenous Affairs. I have already reported to the house on the major upgrade of accommodation at Halls Creek, and of the approach the government is taking to address issues of overcrowding and maintenance. This government has made an enormous effort for indigenous communities over a number of years, including the development of multifunction police stations to deal with law and order issues; the new, recently opened hospital at Halls Creek; the school at Wiluna; and the new sporting and recreational facilities at Halls Creek. The infrastructure is being developed. I can understand their frustration; however, having been Minister for Indigenous Affairs for the past six months, I do not set unrealistic time frames. Over the past six months, the government has delivered significant new resources into Halls Creek and other communities, and it will continue to do so.
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