Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

I am advised that the relevant state and local authorities were advised ahead of Monday’s announcement and, further, that the Defence Families of Australia’s national convenor and the local Army unit at Inverbrackie were also advised ahead of the announcement.

The government is working with these communities to minimise the impact of these new facilities. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is leading full and detailed consultations with all affected stakeholders, including state governments, in the relevant areas. This will include consultation with regard to children’s access to education, clients’ access to health services, and the impacts on local services, amongst other things. The Department of Defence is leading consultation with Defence personnel and their families— (Time expired)