Tom Morrissey (Progressive Democrats)

I congratulate the Minister on the approach he has taken to the Gama issue. This matter must be examined. The report must be published in the interests of fairness to those employers who have employed migrant workers here and to those migrant workers who are providing an invaluable service. There is no doubt that rogue employers exist.

The one aspect of this matter which puzzles me — I hope it will be covered in the report — is that a process has to be followed when an employer wishes to recruit a migrant worker. Section 4, page 2 of the permit form relates to salary or gross wages per week. The form states that our national minimum wage should be taken into account. I want to see copies of the permits issued by the Department.