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Remote Area Housing

In reply to the Hon. E.S. BOURKE (2 February 2021).

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services): I have been advised:

The tender for the replacement of 26 properties in the APY lands over five years closed in April 2020. The commencement of construction work was affected by biosecurity restrictions as a result of COVID-19.

The construction of four houses is commencing in Pipalyatjara in February 2021.