Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

As the minister would know, if he were referring to any state or territory government, it would be a Labor government, so I am not sure that he has to emphasise that point. But if it suits him, that is fine. I think we can proceed on the basis that any dealings you have, Minister, with state or territory governments will be with Labor governments—for some time to come, I think. Finally, could the minister indicate how many town sites he envisages moving to this arrangement in the next six to nine months, given the urgency that has been expressed regarding the legislation?