Mr. Wyatt questions the Minister for Housing about consultations with remote Aboriginal communities before a housing agreement with the Commonwealth. The Minister deflects, stating policy is the responsibility of the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.

AnsweredQoN 764Legislative Assembly
Asked
25 September 2014
Portfolio
Housing

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HOUSING —
REMOTE COMMUNITIES
764. Mr B.S. WYATT to the
Minister for Housing:
I have a
supplementary question. The commonwealth government described this as a ''historic
agreement'' between WA and the commonwealth. Which remote Aboriginal
communities did the minister consult before reaching this agreement?

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This is a policy
issue for the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. As Minister for Housing, my
responsibility —
Several members
interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park, I call you to order for the first time.
Give the minister a chance to answer.
Mr W.R. MARMION : As the Minister for Housing, my
responsibility is to deliver the services. The policy around this is a matter
for the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. However, the deal offered by the
commonwealth was taken to cabinet.
Several members
interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I call you to order for the second time.

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