Andrew Murray (WA, Australian Democrats) Share this | Hansard source

I want to return to my earlier question. I am concerned that, with the best endeavours of the government, other political parties and the media, many small business people will be absolutely unaware that any of this is forecast or is intended. Yet this legislation imposes a new onus on employers, which, if not complied with, will result in their being subject to a penalty. So I want to confirm this: is it the intention of the government to supply every business that has to comply with this law with enough fact sheets, or with a fact sheet at least, so that they know that it is a requirement once these provisions become law? If the onus is on the employer to get the form, I can see large numbers who will not get it and will be extremely annoyed if they get fined or whatever.