Scott Ludlam (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

This is my last comment. I want to confirm something in terms of the punitive measures the Prime Minister has commented on. I will take the example of energy efficiency star ratings for new housing developments. If one of the states and territories is not in compliance and the housing that has been proposed for Commonwealth funding is substandard, has the Prime Minister reserved the right to steer the funds elsewhere? I want confirmation that you are saying the Prime Minister has reserved the right to steer the funding towards states and territories that are putting forward compliant housing.