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The Hon. RICK COLLESS: My question is directed to the Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs. Is he aware that urban Western Lands leases in Broken Hill have increased in value by up to 300 per cent, thereby forcing rentals to increase? How much have the Western Lands lease rentals in Broken Hill increased as a result of this revaluation? What action will he take to make freeholding of Western Lands leases more affordable for residents of Broken Hill? What action will he take to provide financial relief to businesses, residents and pensioners in Broken Hill as a result of the rental increases?
The Hon. TONY KELLY: I thank the Hon. Rick Colless for his question. I will refer it to the Minister whose responsibilities include Western Lands.