Senate debates

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Questions without Notice

Fair Work Australia

2:16 pm

Photo of Joe LudwigJoe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Mr President. As I was saying, Mr Shorten had sought advice and the act does not expressly preclude information being shared in certain circumstances. I do not want to stand in the shoes of the general manager. The general manager would have to determine on their own basis—because they are independent of government—what they can and cannot do, depending on their own advice. It is not up to this government to direct Fair Work Australia— (Time expired)

Senator Ronaldson interjecting—

Senator Chris Evans interjecting—

Senator Conroy interjecting—

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