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

Yes, I can. The Productivity Commission's Public infrastructure inquiry report of 2014 noted as follows:

… there is no doubt that local productivity has been adversely affected by union (and associated employer) conduct on some building sites, and that the … ABCC is likely to have improved outcomes.

We had in 1992 the Gyles royal commission. In 2003, we had the Cole royal commission. Even the Wilcox review—and of course Murray Wilcox was the inquirer hand-picked by former Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Even Mr Wilcox found a case for an industry regulator. And then of course we have the Heydon royal commission.

On this side of the chamber, we are committed to jobs. We are committed to growth. We are committed to productivity. That is why we need to ensure that the rule of law is enforced within the building and construction industry.