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

Thanks again, Senator Tyrrell. I probably can't add a huge amount to my previous answer in terms of the Hobart stadium. As I say, it is something that our government is in negotiation with both the AFL and the Tasmanian government on, and I'm sure that in due course our position will be finalised and then determined. But, again, Senator Tyrrell, I do know how we can assist Tasmanians who are doing it tough through the affordable housing crisis, which is undoubtedly the case across the country, including in your state. I know, Senator Tyrrell, that you are a strong supporter of greater investment in social and affordable housing and that's something that we would like to continue working with you on. All I can do is say that the best solution that we have before us is a policy that the government took to the election to create this Housing Australia Future Fund, and we can get going as soon as the Senate passes it to build that housing. (Time expired)