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

I understand, firstly, that the intention is that the advisory board be appropriately representative of the sector. In the EM, however, on page 171, it says that the board would provide advice 'that is not in response to a request from the commissioner'.

Senator Siewert interjecting—

If you look at page 171, it indicates that it is not intended that the board would provide advice that is not in response to a request from the commissioner. I am advised that the commissioner has indicated that they would be actively seeking the board's advice.