George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

As the Prime Minister indicated earlier today, the government will provide a preliminary response to the report and its recommendations by 30 September and will provide a final response by the end of this year. Some of the recommendations were anticipated and the necessary remedial measures have already been put in place. Others, in particular those relating to addressing the economic and social damage caused by the former government to the industry, will require more deliberation. Might I, Mr President, take the opportunity in responding to the second supplementary question to thank the Royal Commissioner, Mr Hanger, for his work, the senior counsel assisting, Mr Wilson, and the other counsel assisting his staff. Lastly, may I thank the families of the victims who participated in this royal commission in what must have been a very trying experience for them.