Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, I am, Mr President. A major impediment is the misinformation of the CFMEU, which has recently been spread about the code. A recent flyer distributed by the Victorian branch of the CFMEU on Victorian building sites falsely claims the code would abolish penalty rates, ban rostered days off and ban union stickers. All these assertions are simply false. I note that the flyer is authorised by John Setka, the favourite union boss of the Victorian leader of the ALP, Daniel Andrews. Mr Setka's union has donated $1 million to the Victorian division, which happens to also be Mr Shorten's state division, of the ALP since 2007—more than any other union.

When it comes to government-funded building work, we want to ensure value for money, whereas members opposite and Daniel Andrews are only interested in giving Mr Setka value for money. (Time expired)

Mr President, I ask that further questions be placed on the Notice Paper.