Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

On that issue, I will ask that the Assistant Treasurer correspond directly with Senator Pocock on the time. I imagine there is consultation underway. I know how the Treasury operates. They have established consultation processes, so I have no doubt that there is work underway. If there is a date that can be provided to Senator Pocock, I ask that it occur.

In relation to the response to scams, whilst this code is important, there are already measures in place to protect people from scams, including from the banks and telcos themselves, who I met with recently. This is one of the top issues they raise with me, not only in protecting their customers but in ensuring that their reputation and business is maintained. They are very motivated to protect customers from scams. On the question itself, I will ask the Assistant Treasurer to provide an answer.