Return to Work Scheme

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:23): My questions are to the Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector regarding Return to Work:

1. Was Business SA present at the negotiations between the Premier and unions on the proposed changes to the Return to Work scheme, or were they brought in after the deal was struck?

2. When was Business SA advised of the latest proposed changes to the Return to Work scheme and the impact on the average premium?

3. Did the government advise Business SA that modelling had been undertaken to ensure the 1.9 per cent premium impact was certain?

4. Were other business groups such as the Master Builders, Housing Industry Association, Tourism council, Wine Industry Association and Motor Trade Association consulted?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Attorney-General, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector) (14:24): I am going to continue the often-stated procedures that the Treasurer would extol: when there are private discussions that take place, I think people have the understanding that they are private discussions, and I'm not going to go into the nature of them.