House debates Questions without Notice
Fair Work Commission
Brendan O'Connor Gorton, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
3:06 pm
My question is to the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister stand by his 2002 statement about his personal pick for vice president of the industrial relations umpire Michael Lawler, and I quote: 'Vice President Lawler has the human insights, intellectual skills and strength of character to enhance the commission's work'? Does the Prime Minister retain confidence in Mr Lawler?
Tony Abbott Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister
If members opposite have a problem with a member of the Fair Work Commission, there are actions that they can take.
Ms Macklin interjecting—
Tony Abbott Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister
If they have a problem with anyone on the Fair Work Commission, I suggest that they take the appropriate action.