Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union

The Hon. L.A. HENDERSON (14:57): I seek leave to make a brief explanation prior to addressing a question to the Minister for Industrial Relations regarding stakeholders.

Leave granted.

The Hon. L.A. HENDERSON: On Tuesday, while answering a question on the CFMEU, the Minister for Industrial Relations stated specifically that he had not met with CFMEU boss John Setka. My questions to the minister are:

1. As Minister for Industrial Relations, does the minister not think it appropriate to meet with one of the most prominent trade union leaders in the country?

2. Has the minister been directed by either the Premier or advisers not to meet with John Setka and, if so, why?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector) (14:58): In relation to question 1: no. In relation to question 2: no.