Mr Murphy asked the Treasurer, upon notice, on18 March 2003:

(1) Further to his reply to question No. 1203 (Hansard, 13 February 2003, page 908), in what way is the Government giving further consideration to the issues contained in parts 5 to 8 of that question.

(2) What matters are specifically being considered.

(3) Has he received advice from the Commissioner of Taxation on these issues; if so, what was that advice.

Mr Costello (Treasurer) —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

(1), (2) and (3) Refer to the joint news release issued by the Attorney-General and the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer on 2 May 2003.