Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Minister for Indigenous Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Apart from the fact that it is this government that is actually delivering these historical and truly nation-building pieces of infrastructure, we're also extremely serious about ensuring that the First Australians have every opportunity to be part of these visionary projects. I'm proud that, as a part of the Western Sydney Airport development, there will be a 2.4 per cent Indigenous employment target and a three per cent Indigenous procurement target. These are not aspirations; these are contractual obligations. This will mean Indigenous Australians will be front and centre at the new works for a City Deal project such as the north-south rail link, the new aerotropolis and the $150 million Western Parkland City Liveability Program. We're also establishing what will be the first Indigenous business employment hub in Western Sydney in partnership with the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. It will be a one-stop-shop for all new services in the Indigenous Business Sector Strategy. I'd like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Mr Roy Ah-See and his leadership and the chair of the land council. (Time expired)