Senator ABETZ (Tasmania—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Employment) (14:11): On this rare occasion, I actually agree with Senator Carr. This is a most alarming revelation and assertion that has been made. The former member for Indi rang me about this matter expressing her very real disappointment as to what has happened with this particular enterprise. I have received information about this—and we have to be careful that we do not prejudge; but, on the face of it, things do look ugly, if I can use that term, and that is why— Senator Lines interjecting— Senator ABETZ: If Senator Lines can just allow a non-political answer, it would be very helpful— Government senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order on my right! Senator ABETZ: because what I want to indicate to Senator Carr and to those opposition members who want to listen is that I have instructed my department to make representations to ASIC about this, and I understand that a complaint has been officially registered with ASIC, courtesy of my department making those representations on my behalf. If this has occurred then it is a matter that I would invite ASIC to have a look at. We do have to establish the facts, and we have had circumstances in this place—for example, with a question from Senator Hanson-Young last week—where certain things have been asserted which have been shown not to be the case after being fully investigated. Having said that, the initial reports are concerning to me and concerning to the former member for Indi, who rang me. Senator Jacinta Collins: And the current member. The PRESIDENT: Senator Collins! Senator ABETZ: Yes, and, indeed, concerning to the current member who met with my office about these matters yesterday or will be meeting with my staff today. That is why we have also indicated that the FEG entitlements, if needed, will be made available. (Time expired)