Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) Share this | Hansard source

The NAIF was established by this parliament as an independent statutory body. The government notes that it passed without opposition from the Greens. The government supports the independence of the NAIF. The NAIF should be able to assess applications on a case-by-case basis. The government believes that we should evaluate all cases equally based on how they will benefit northern Australia. The government notes that the resources sector is a key contributor to employment and the development of northern Australia. I do, however, understand that the minister responsible is not aware of any approaches to NAIF by MacMines.

Question negatived.