Return to Work Scheme

The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO (15:25): Supplementary: can the Attorney please confirm if premiums are likely to go up in June?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector) (15:25): The honourable member, I think, is referring to the return to work break-even premium and the premium rates that are published by the board after the board makes its decision. I am not aware that the board has made a decision but I don't have any information that would suggest a significant rise in the premiums, and certainly that was the forecast when we had the debate almost a year ago in this chamber, but as soon as they are published I am sure the honourable member will become aware of what they are and will be here with questions about it one way or the other.