Joe O'Toole (Independent)

I support the recommendation. As we discussed it at length this morning, I will not rehearse the arguments. The Minister will recall that I said I had a difficulty with the workability, not the objective, of the original recommendation. Senator Alex White pointed this out too. I am particularly pleased that this recommendation refers to the details of the bonuses paid, which I consider important. It is not just the quantum of the bonus paid but where it originated and how it was implemented. This is a positive, progressive and worthwhile recommendation and I hope the Minister will accept it. It is helpful and would not create a cost for the State. It would be seen that we were listening to ordinary folk on the street.