Silicosis

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:07): Supplementary, and it was in my original question: has the government considered a ban on this manufactured stone, and at that national meeting the minister believed was within the month, if that is on the table for that meeting, will the government support a ban on this product?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (15:07): I don't believe the issue of a nationwide ban on the product is the subject of discussion at Safe Work Australia, but I will take on notice that particular question. Certainly, in the nature of the discussions I have been having with the state-based agencies, the issue of a ban hasn't been the issue that we have been looking at. It has been more the other issues the member has addressed.