HealthCare Sector Workers

The Hon. C. BONAROS (14:46): Supplementary: does the minister agree that paying workers fairly is a far more cost effective and sustainable solution than relying on expensive short-term external labour?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State) (14:46): That is exactly what we are looking to do to make sure there are real wage increases. As I said, I am pleased at some of the progress that we have made towards that today.