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The Hon. C. BONAROS (14:50): Does the minister in his capacity as minister and Attorney-General agree with the principle that this is something that progresses gender equality outcomes?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector) (14:51): I wouldn't disagree with that characterisation and certainly, as we negotiate these agreements, no doubt there will be issues like that and many other issues that will come up. I do acknowledge that much of the work that unions do as part of not just their negotiations but their advocacy outside negotiations does a huge amount for social justice for equality, including gender equality.