Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, upon notice, on 16 January 2012:

With reference to the review of the Fair Work Act 2009:

(1) How much is each member of the review panel being paid to participate.

(2) What secretariat support has been provided.

(3) What advice was sought from the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) prior to the announcement of the details of the review.

(4) Does the department consider the post-implementation review to be in conformity with the requirements of the OBPR.

(5) When were the: (a) draft terms of reference; and (b) shortlist of people or bodies under consideration to conduct the review, first sent to the Minister's office by the department.

(6) Was the Productivity Commission on the shortlist of people or bodies considered to conduct the review; if not, why not.