Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, I am. As I was saying, even the Labor Party's review of the building and construction sector was marked by the reality that this particular sector required its own regulator. We saw former Commissioner Cole come out today supporting again the reintroduction of the ABCC, stating:

… consequential benefits to the economy due to the effectiveness of the ABCC diminishing unlawful and inappropriate conduct were very great indeed.

Ultimately, this is all about productivity. It is all about jobs. When you have an industry that is in a state of complete unlawfulness, with a willing failure to comply with the law, it impacts on productivity and jobs for young Australians. We are not going to stand by and let that happen. We do need a strong regulator and we will ensure that happens.