Scott Ryan (Victoria, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

The government supports the intent behind Senator Xenophon's motion. The impact of Gayle Woodford's death is still being felt by the APY Lands community in South Australia and, indeed, throughout remote communities across Australia. The Minister for Rural Health convened an urgent round table following the murder and is continuing to work with remote health workforce stakeholders. The government has provided direct support to Nganampa Health Council clinic and is working with the Aboriginal community controlled health sector to assist with improving security arrangements. One of the central tenets of Aboriginal medical services is self-determination and we do not intend to walk away from that principle. We appreciate the senator's advocacy on this important issue and we will work with him and with the remote communities to address ongoing safety concerns.

Question agreed to.