Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

I didn't ask Senator Watt a question in relation to what departmental advice was provided to the government about how these sectors could or could not be carved out. This is the first time I'm asking this particular question. So, Senator Watt did not give me an answer last night. You have now stated that you are aware that certain industries did make representations to government in relation to potential carve outs. You said you've got one for me—mining and resources. You said you're not aware of manufacturers putting any request in to government. You've said you'll go away on notice, and the good news is that we're open-ended tonight, so we'll be able to get that information if not shortly then after question time in relation to the other sectors that approached the government and asked for a carve out. This is information that you've given me that I'm now questioning you on. So, I ask again: did the department provide any advice to the government about how the mining or the mining and resources sector could be carved out or excluded from the single-interest multi-employer bargaining stream?