Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Hansard source

The government agrees with this amendment because it believes that all building materials used on Australian building sites should meet Australian standards. The government already uses its influence as a client and as a provider of capital to drive improved standards and culture within the construction industry by its continued commitment to the Federal Safety Commissioner's work health and safety accreditation scheme. The amendment would extend that influence to driving improved compliance with existing requirements to use building materials certified to comply with Australian standards. I thank Senator Xenophon for moving the amendment.