Concerned Families of Australian Truckies Government Grant

Mr THOMAS GEORGE: My question is directed to the Premier. Can he explain why the Government has given $73,000 to the Concerned Families of Australian Truckies, an organisation that purports to represent truck drivers and their families, when the two local truck drivers I spoke to, who have more than 50 years experience in the industry, have never heard of this organisation?

The SPEAKER: Order! Government members will cease interjecting.

Mr MORRIS IEMMA: As the member for East Hills says, we have never heard of the Kyogle branch donating to the member. I am glad we checked that donation. In terms of that specific grant, I will seek the advice of the relevant Minister. I repeat: if the member for Lismore has information or evidence of any inappropriate activity then he can take a whole range of measures to have the matter redressed. I have just outlined in relation to the Motor Accidents Authority and the WorkCover Authority an extensive grants program to employers and to industrial organisations, the trade unions, for occupational health and safety for trucks on our roads—

Mr Andrew Stoner: Give details.

Mr MORRIS IEMMA: If you want details of an individual grant I will direct you to the relevant Minister.