Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Siewert. What I have been referring to is that the government has accepted there are risks and we are working to minimise those risks and deal with remote communities and those most vulnerable in the community. In addition, as I have indicated, the Indigenous health sector has been included in all aspects of national and jurisdictional planning and response, and that is to ensure timely and appropriate support is provided to Indigenous communities. To give you an example of that, all Aboriginal medical services have been included in the national planning. They will have access to antivirals and personal protective equipment. The Aboriginal medical service health staff will have access to appropriate training in case management and infection control procedures so that we can ensure that they are trained and can work with this virus. (Time expired)