I asked you this question, Mr. Minister, because I couldn't find these amounts in either the budget or the estimates, which will be significant. You have regularly and firmly argued in favour of the 18‑month coming‑into‑force period after royal assent. You told us that it was the CIRB that suggested it, but the CIRB didn't confirm it, and the vast majority of the labour movement stakeholders who have come to testify called for the bill to come into force as soon as it receives royal assent.
How can we justify to people who are on strike or locked out during that time that we would have to wait another 18 months after royal assent before this act comes into force?