Senator Abetz asked the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, upon notice, on 18 May 2012: (1) Has the Minister or anyone in the Minister’s office discussed the issues surrounding the Health Services Union with: a. Mr Craig Thomson; b. Mr Thomson’s staff; or c. Mr Thomson’s legal representatives. (2) For each instance referred to in paragraph (1), can a list be provided detailing: a. The date of contact; b. Whether the contact was by phone, in writing or a meeting; c. The nature of the discussion; and d. Whether the discussion was disclosed to others; if so, to whom.