That the Senate—

(a) congratulates the Alice Springs Aboriginal Housing Organisation, Tangentyere Council, on celebrating 25 years since its incorporation;

(b) notes that Tangentyere Council is one of the largest Aboriginal organisations in Central Australia, incorporating 18 Aboriginal housing associations;

(c) acknowledges the organisation was formed in the 1970s by Aboriginal people like Geoff Shaw and Eli and Wenten Rubuntja;

(d) recognises that Tangentyere Council has played a key role in providing basic services, such as running water and shelter, to Aboriginal people living on the fringes of Alice Springs and has ensured that there are now special purpose leases and permanent housing for their members; and

(e) congratulates the members and executive of Tangentyere Council, its Executive Director, William Tilmouth, and staff for their ongoing commitment, dedication and work.