Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Finance and Deregulation) Share this | Hansard source

Act of grace payments are something that governments of both political persuasions have put in place. What we have put in place in relation to this scheme, however, is a set of remediation programs with a very substantial focus on ensuring that the errors in this program are being remedied. As I said, my understanding—and this is based on the advice that I have been provided—is that people who call the hotline who have concerns about safety can request an inspection through that hotline. That inspection is performed in addition to the risk based inspections that the government is undertaking. As I said to the senator, I am very happy to get the details from him and to make further inquiries.