Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Wright. It is a very specific question. I will put it in this context: the department has contributed—and this is just one program; but I think it highlights in part the issue—$175,330 to Queensland Health to fund a specific prevention officer as part of a regional Suicide Prevention Strategy for the Mount Isa Health Services District that includes Doomadgee, Mount Isa, Mornington Island and Dajarra. This whole-of-government strategy is aimed at developing local capacity and focuses on prevention, awareness and early education. The StandBy bereavement response team are also working with the Doomadgee community at the request of the community members and is part of the rollout of the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous Housing. The Australian and Queensland governments are committed to supporting employment opportunities for local Indigenous people. I think that just gives a short overview of some of the more specific on-the-ground work. (Time expired)