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

I know Senator Abetz is getting excited, but that is exactly what I said. We argued for termination. We put a very strong case for termination. We argued that, if, in the alternative, termination was not granted, a suspension be granted. That is what we put to the commission. It is on the record. It has been in the public arena. The Commonwealth's position has always been clear. We argued for full termination. So, when Senator Abetz confirms that by reading the decision, he is right.

Senator Abetz interjecting—

That is exactly what we argued for, Senator. We argued for full termination and we argued that, if, in the alternative, Fair Work found that it had not been proven, if they were not satisfied by that case, they should at least grant suspension. But I am pleased to say that Fair Work accepted the Australian government's arguments, granted full termination and therefore ended the dispute. (Time expired)