Is the Government any closer to drafting terms of reference or appointing a Royal Commissioner?
MINISTER: The Prime Minister, under legislation, is responsible for the terms of reference and the appointment of a Royal Commissioner, and you would need to direct your question to him. REPORTER: Have you discussed it with him? MINISTER: I have discussed it at length with the Prime Minister as I have with the Attorney General and everyone else who is having an input. REPORTER: When might we be expecting it? MINISTER: Well, you need to ask the Prime Minister. REPORTER: On the issue of One.Tel – Jodee Rich is going to hand back four of the $7 million. He has paid the rest in tax. Will the Federal Government hand back that $3 million in tax so you can pass it on .? MINISTER: Well, when it comes to tax you need to direct your question to the person responsible for tax and I am not going to give a running commentary on One.Tel or Jodee Rich or Brad Keeling or anyone else who may be involved. I am focussing on how we can get hardship support to those most in need in relation to HIH. We have
