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APY Lands Schools

153 The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (12 November 2019). Can the minister for Education and Child Development advise?

1. What is the status of the fibre optic rollout announced by the government on Wednesday, 3 July 2018, specifically connections to Indulkana Anangu School, Mimili Anangu School, Fregon Anangu School, Umuwa Trade Training Centre, Ernabella Anangu School, Amata Anangu School, Murputja Anangu School, Pipalyatjara Anangu School and the Ernabella Education Office?

2. By name, which Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands schools have been connected and what were the dates of connection?

3. By name, which Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands schools are yet to be connected and what are the expected dates for connection?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): The Minister for Education and Child Development has provided the following advice:

1. The fibre optic rollout announced by the government on 3 July 2018 for the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands sites were completed in October 2018.

2. Connection dates for the sites in question are:

School Name Connection Date
Indulkana Anangu School 27 June 2018
Mimili Anangu School 29 June 2018
Fregon Anangu School 27 June 2018
Umuwa Trade Training Centre 27 June 2018
Ernabella Anangu School 25 June 2018
Amata Anangu School 27 June 2018
Murputja Anangu School 26 June 2018
Pipalyatjara Anangu School 26 June 2018
Ernabella Education Office 8 October 2018


3. The only school in the APY lands which is not currently provisioned with a fibre-based internet service is Kenmore Park Anangu School. The Department for Education is working through options for high speed internet connectivity at this school with its service providers as part of the SWiFT fibre internet rollout. At this point a firm completion date is unable to be provided however the department is working towards completion by June 2020.

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