Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I understand the regional structural adjustment assistance package is under the responsibility of the Hon. Simon Crean, minister for regional Australia, but I understand that the structural assistance to support regional communities will continue if they are strongly affected by the introduction of a carbon price. Officers from both departments are working together to ensure there is a coordinated approach in terms of those regional impacts. In terms of the exact question the senator asked, I will have to take that on notice. I am not sure of the answer so I am happy to take that on notice and get back to the senator and the Senate.