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The Hon. T.J. STEPHENS (15:11): By way of supplementary question arising from the answer, can the minister tell us which states in Australia actually have these provisions, when starting to talk about national standards? Which other states or territories have these provisions you want to introduce?

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (15:11): There are far greater deregulated shopping hours in—

The Hon. T.J. Stephens: No, no; this is about penalty rates and public holidays. Which other states and territories? The answer is none.

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY: Qualify your question. You asked where else—do you want me—

The Hon. T.J. Stephens: Listen to the question, you fool!

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY: Fool?

The Hon. T.J. Stephens: Absolute fool. You can't!