Whyalla Steelworks

The Hon. F. PANGALLO (15:16): Supplementary—and hear, hear, Attorney—has the government discussed the possibility of subsidising the cost of the electric arc furnace if Mr Gupta can't pay for it?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector) (15:16): That is not any discussion that I have been a part of or am aware of.