Senate debates

Thursday, 13 March 2008

Questions without Notice

Workers Compensation

2:50 pm

Photo of Penny WongPenny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Climate Change and Water) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Murray for the supplementary question and for the suggestion. As I said at the outset, I am not aware of any commitment in relation to a national scheme. In relation to the harmonisation issue, that is a matter on which I can take advice. I certainly am advised that we do have a commitment to work with the states and territories to provide a streamlined delivery of workers compensation in the context of multistate employers. But, as I understand it, what Senator Murray is raising is a slightly different issue. I will take some advice and if I am able to provide any further response I will do so.

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