Senate debates

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Migration Legislation Amendment (Worker Protection) Bill 2008

Second Reading

12:57 pm

Photo of Chris EvansChris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I do not know about being run by the unions. All I am saying is that the risk profile has changed and the public policy settings around it are not competent now. That was recognised by the former minister. I think it is broadly recognised in the parliament. This is about getting the right public policy settings around it. It is not about increasing costs to employers—I do not want to make the scheme such that it becomes prohibitive. Equally—

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