Construction Industry Apprenticeships

The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO (14:57): Supplementary: could the Attorney also confirm that the government can guarantee that the number of apprenticeships offered will continue and not be cut?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector) (14:57): I will pass that on. If it's private organisations or private training companies, I think it would be extraordinarily difficult for the government to make guarantees on their behalf, but I am happy to pass on the question.