Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

The answer is: we don't support a Canberra based solution. I'm not across the particular project the senator refers to, but I can confirm that, of the package of supports that was contained in the budget for Central Australia and Alice Springs, there is a part of that funding that is unallocated but provision has been made because we want to co-design programs and consult on where those investments should be made with local communities. Part of the work that Minister Burney, Minister McCarthy and others have been doing is working with local communities about programs and how we make sure they're tailored to local need. As I said, I'm not aware of the particular program you raise, Senator, but I'm happy to have a look at any further information I can provide about it.