Ms Virginia Teehan:

I thank the Senator for his questions. I will be brief because I realise Senator Boyhan is out of time. We very much support the Heritage Council and the work that has been done on this pilot programme. It is hugely important to the development of towns which are hollowed out right across the country, in both urban and rural areas. The Heritage Council quite simply does not have the resources to roll this out nationally. It makes sense that it is properly resourced but in the way in which it has been developed by the Heritage Council, which is holistic and collaborative and has the support of the business community, the citizens and the civic leaders in towns. That is vital. Ms Harvey will be happy to answer the Senator's other more detailed questions either in writing or, if there is time in the meeting, verbally.