It is wonderful to be here at the University of Technology Sydney. I went to another great technology university, Curtin University of Technology.

One of my first jobs while a student was delivering pizzas for Domino's. Zipping around the dusty streets of Perth with my printed UBD street directory and a pencil case full of cash change. Delivering food to customers who, almost always, answered the door fully clothed.

The Albanese Government, in partnership with the Northern Territory Government, has delivered a $12.4 million upgrade of housing for Utopia in Central Australia.

More than 40 homes have been upgraded across six Aboriginal homelands including Arlparra, Atheley, Indaringinya, Inkawenyerre, Inkwelaye and Iylentye.

The improvements were completed this month and include new kitchens, living areas, bedrooms and bathrooms.

TRUDY MCINTOSH, HOST: Joining me live now is the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman. Pat. Thanks so much for your time this Saturday, we may have to be interrupted here by the Optus CEO. This is just such a staggering series of events here, not only the fact that this has led to three people's deaths, but also it seems an incredible breakdown in communication from what is a telecommunications company.

Thank you, N’arwee’t Carolyn Briggs, for welcoming us so beautifully onto Boon Wurrung Country.

I would also like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet, and pay my respect to the Elders past and present, and extend that respect to any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here today.

I want to acknowledge the strength and leadership of First Nations women in Australia – who are leaders in their communities, holders of knowledge and fierce advocates for equality.

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to invest in remote communities and Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Services, with new staff accommodation officially opening in Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.

The accommodation at Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation will be available to local and visiting clinical staff who deliver vital primary health care services to First Nations people in Tennant Creek and nearby communities.

The Albanese Government is committing record levels of funding to rebuild our aged care system so older Australians can get the world-class care they deserve.

To boost access to high quality residential aged care and housing for aged care workers outside of major cities, we’re investing $300 million in the latest round of the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP).

The Government is investing almost $40 million in the Northern Territory alone, to ensure older Territorians can gain access to world-class aged care through the following projects:

Subjects: Climate change, remote health, Low-Cost Essentials Subsidy Scheme delivering cost of living relief.

BRIDGET BRENNAN, HOST: We're going to speak now to the Indigenous Affairs Minister Malarndirri McCarthy, who joins us from Alice Springs. Minister, good morning. I know you love this part of the world.

The Albanese Labor Government and the Larrakia Development Corporation are marking a major milestone in the construction of the new Larrakia Cultural Centre in Darwin.

The architecturally striking roof of the centre has now been completed. It is designed to resemble a bird in flight, a powerful Larrakia ancestral being symbolising protection of the land and people.

The bird-shaped roof marks the completion of Milestone 8 in the construction timeline, with the centre now entering its final stages with expected completion in 2026.

TOM CONNELL, HOST: Let's get a bit of the politics of the day, joining me now, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman and former Liberal MP, Jason Falinski, thanks both for your time. I might start with you on this, Jason, because we've got this National Climate Risk Assessment. Not sure what you've managed to read of it, but given this report and polling today from Newspoll saying more Australians seem concerned and want more action, rather than less, on climate.

A newly refurbished community recreation hall is now open in the Central Australian remote community of Yuendumu, giving young people a place to connect, learn and take part in youth activities.

The hall, owned by the Yuendumu Social Club Aboriginal Corporation, will play a critical role in the delivery of services in the community.

The Albanese Government invested $615,000 in the extensive refurbishment of the previously condemned building which was identified by Yuendumu residents as a suitable location for a refurbished community recreation hall.