Public Housing

The Hon. J.E. HANSON (14:35): Supplementary question: is it accurate that there is a reduction in the social housing numbers from 35 to 16?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:35): That is correct for this portion, but if the honourable member was listening, the renewal initiatives across the board result in a net increase in public housing. We have four areas which are currently under renewal and, in addition—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: —we are setting aside 2,600 square metres for a landscaped reserve, which means it is not available for building.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The Hon. Mr Pangallo has the call and will be heard in silence.

The Hon. J.M.A. Lensink interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order, minister! The Hon. Mr Pangallo has the call.