Senate debates

Thursday, 16 August 2007

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007; Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008

In Committee

10:10 am

Photo of Nigel ScullionNigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Minister for Community Services) Share this | Hansard source

There are discussions underway at the moment, particularly with some of the large stores in Alice Springs, but I am informed that the timing, in terms of the preparation, will be two to three weeks. We have reflected on the existing arrangements that you mentioned and other arrangements and we have a great deal of benefit from hindsight. I am sure that will be reflected in the rollout of the current arrangements.

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