Helen Coonan (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts) Share this | Hansard source

I am not aware of that comment. Certainly, Senator Fielding has not identified who is alleged to have made that comment. Clearly, it is important that employees are treated as indeed employers need to be treated—with respect and in accordance with the law. That is what I would say. In respect of job losses that may arise as a result of Telstra’s proposed closure of the call centres, I have already indicated a plan of action that will continue to consult with Telstra to minimise the impact on affected individuals.