Mr WOOD - 2008-09-16
This question is about location, location, location. Before the election, you were asked on ABC radio to say where the new prison was going to be built. You told listeners that it was not going to be built anywhere near residential areas, however, you were not willing to say where the three proposed sites were. If the sites being investigated are not near residential land, then why would you have a problem saying where those sites were? Surely, as an open and transparent government, you can tell people the sites, or has your government seen sense and decided to leave the prison where it is?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, what I can say to the member for Nelson and to this House is that options are still being worked out and put forward. This is a significant commitment that we have made towards a new prison for the Northern Territory. Regarding its location, we have made an absolute commitment that it will not be near any residential areas. Those options are still being worked out and are yet to come to Cabinet.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, what I can say to the member for Nelson and to this House is that options are still being worked out and put forward. This is a significant commitment that we have made towards a new prison for the Northern Territory. Regarding its location, we have made an absolute commitment that it will not be near any residential areas. Those options are still being worked out and are yet to come to Cabinet.
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