Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

That is why I deliberately asked the question. I think we are getting closer to the point now where the minister might concede to the Senate, and stop playing the charade, that AWAs that are in existence today, if they retain the support of both the employer and the employee, can continue indefinitely into the future.

I would have thought this is a vital area. For the minister not to respond is a matter of great regret. She may be now handed some information. If the delay was simply to get that information, that is fine.