Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Siewert. It does build on the first question. It falls into the same category, which I outlined. The employment services procurement is a robust and thorough process. It has been oversighted and I am advised that the tender process is still underway. Whilst it is underway DEEWR has not made any final decisions. To provide a cogent answer to the specific question I will need to take it on notice to ensure that I can provide an accurate picture. I will also say, though, that I may not be able to provide that information until such time as the tender closes, depending on the terms of the contract, but I will seek clarification on that point. But I think it is worthwhile just highlighting that, of course, until the matter is finalised and the decision has been made— (Time expired)