Mark Arbib (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness) Share this | Hansard source

The government are determined to reduce overcrowding. We recognise that this is essential for protecting children. We are investing unprecedented levels of funding in remote housing to address this. With the Northern Territory government, we are building an appropriate mix of housing to cater for different-sized families. This has been discussed with the community to ensure that new houses suit the needs of families in those communities and cater to singles, young families and the elderly—many of whom prefer to live apart from their extended families. Fifty per cent will have three bedrooms. In Maningrida, for example, the program will deliver over 100 new homes, increasing the number of houses in that community by over 50 per cent. Again, we have consulted with local communities to ensure that the needs of those communities are being met. (Time expired)