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The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (14:34): Supplementary: what period of extension has the Treasurer requested from the federal government?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (14:34): I have not put a specific period on it. So the letter that I wrote to Michael Sukkar didn't put a specific period on it. Some in the industry are arguing for an extra six months to be put on it, some are arguing for three months. It is my judgement that given the federal government, when it was last asked, extended it from three months to six months, it is more likely the federal government might be amenable to a three-month extension and not a six-month extension.

We accept the fact that it is completely within their jurisdiction to make the decision. The state government would be supportive of whatever decision the federal government took, if it was prepared to extend it to six months, but it's my judgement that they are more likely, if they move at all, to extend it by three months.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mark Parnell has the call.

Honourable members: Hear, hear!