APY Lands

248 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (27 September 2016). In reference to 2016-17 Budget Paper 4, volume 4, page 67, what is the current status with communities in the APY Lands that are in threat of closure?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Treasurer, Minister for Finance, Minister for State Development, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy): The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation advised:

The South Australian Government respects the rights of Anangu to live on the APY lands and has no plans to close any communities on the APY lands.