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That was useful, and we might want to dig out his definition at an appropriate stage.Gavin Brown could not be with us yesterday, but one of his colleagues, Liz Smith, joined us.
The second point that the committee should bear in mind when considering such matters relates to something that was raised, if I remember rightly, in Digby Brown’s submission. There might be little or no possibility for civil action at the time at which a waiver is signed.
As I think almost every other member mentioned, one of the most significant areas that requires amendment is the part 1 provisions on challenging an appointee in order to prevent deception and exploitation. Brian Whittle, Keith Brown and Alison Johnstone mentioned cases.
If they are not, how quickly can they be put in place? I will defer to Alistair Brown for the more technical answer. I understand that some of the detail is still under discussion, because we are working through some issues.
I understand that you both wish to give a brief summary of your positions before we move to evidence taking. I ask Keith Brown, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work, to speak first.