Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Climate Change and Water) Share this | Hansard source

I always agree with the Deputy Prime Minister, Senator Fisher. I am sure that that does not surprise you. I will get some further information when I read that. Please give me a minute. Was the question in relation to this legislation? Otherwise, I am sure that Senator Fisher can ask this question in question time, which is rapidly approaching. I am advised that most agreements start on approval under this bill, so no back pay issue arises. Agreements have to be signed when lodged. We make the point that the no disadvantage test that is introduced with this legislation is significantly simpler than the so-called fairness test.