Kevin Rudd (Griffith, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

We did indicate when they were here in Canberra that there would be a replacement scheme. We also indicated at the time that safety would be first priority. That is why, having commissioned the Hawke review and obtained its recommendations, it was decided, based on those recommendations, that we should not proceed with the replacement scheme because safety could not be guaranteed. I draw honourable member’s attention also to the fact that we have now committed $56 million to assist insulation workers and companies affected by the closure of the Home Insulation Program. I also draw attention to the fact that the member for Flinders has also supported the government’s decision to cancel the program.

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