Employment Transition Services

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (14:32): I do, Mr President, thank you. Is the Treasurer confirming that the only assistance available is through commonwealth programs for workers such as those at Castalloy and therefore his undertaking on 16 August was a lie?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (14:33): I would never confirm that anything I said was a lie. As I have just indicated in response to either the first question or the supplementary question, I can't recall now, as minister Pisoni has indicated, there are commonwealth programs which are available, so I am advised, in relation to this particular area. If there is any further information that I can usefully provide which adds anything to what I have already put on the record, then I will put it on the record. If there isn't, then my answer stands.