Defence Housing Australia Amendment Bill 2025

Senator McALLISTER (New South Wales—Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme) (12:50): I can't add a great deal to the answer I've already provided. The bill before us is relatively narrow in scope. It asks us to allow, in principle, DHA to do work of this kind.

Other decisions about 'how much', 'where' and 'who' are part of the ordinary budget processes of Defence. As you and I know, there are many opportunities to canvass those budget decisions during the budget estimates hearings and in other forums.