Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Finance and Deregulation) Share this | Hansard source

As is appropriate given an appointment of this significance, the government has undertaken a thorough process to identify potential candidates. As I have said, as no appointment has been finalised I do not believe it is appropriate to discuss processes further at this point. I again indicate to the chamber I would be very happy to answer further questions after an appointment has been made.