Ministers and Aboriginal custodians divided over Lee Point | ABC NEWS
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The federal government ministers responsible for new housing estates being built at Darwin's Lee Point are coming under more intense pressure to stop the controversial development from cabinet colleagues. While many Larrakia people are opposed, Indigenous custodian Helen Secretary has now spoken out to support Defence Housing Australia's project — but her view is diametrically opposed by another Larrakia custodian, Lorraine Juwayning Williams, who said the development would impact a sacred site. Jane Bardon has this report for ABC News Northern Territory. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-13/lee-point-federal-governement-ministers-lobby-stop-development/107255460 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia #ABCNEWSNT
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