General discussion, page-1715

Why don't you accept what is happening on face value? The industry minister is flying to Australia with high expectations after a long negotiation. There must be a factual basis for that. He is said to be going to negotiate with KCN executives one of whom has difficulties in travelling. The case must be settled given the invitation as to settlement by the arbitrators. The result is the prospect of a better outcome for both sides other than the putative compensation. It is to be noted that the lawyers are not travelling but the minister who yesterday spoke to his cabinet colleagues.