Wed, 09 May 2012 - 07:00
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Home Insulation Program
Mr Fletcher asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, in writing, on 7 February 2012:
Has the Government sought or been provided with legal advice that deals with the constitutionality of the Home Insulation Program; if so, on what date(s), and in what context.
Mr Combet: The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:
Advice was received in 2009 from the Attorney-General's Department regarding the Commonwealth's constitutional powers in relation to the expenditure of funds.