Fran Bailey (McEwen, Liberal Party, Minister for Small Business and Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

In fact, I can say to the member that he is absolutely right. Section 7 of the Trade Practices Act requires that:

the Minister must:

(a)

be satisfied that the person qualifies for the appointment because of the person’s knowledge of, or experience in, industry, commerce, economics, law, public administration or consumer protection; and

(b)

consider whether the person has knowledge of, or experience in, small business matters ...

We have already announced that the additional deputy chair position will be filled by a candidate who is experienced in small business matters. I cannot give a clearer explanation than that. I would suggest that the member for Prospect stops wasting the time of the House and accepts the government’s explanation.

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