Reports broke earlier this week that the Turnbull Government planned to walk away from a long-term funding agreement with the State Government that is essential to sustainably support about 165 remote communities in WA.
The relevant ministers in South Australia and Queensland were also advised of this development and were similarly outraged and appalled.
Senator Scullion issued a press release yesterday stating “It is complete and utter nonsense to suggest that Commonwealth funding for housing is ceasing … In fact, the Commonwealth commenced discussions with Western Australian Government officials only yesterday about a future funding contribution to remote Indigenous housing.”