Senate debates

Monday, 19 November 2012

Questions on Notice

Immigration and Citizenship (Question No. 2147)

Photo of Gary HumphriesGary Humphries (ACT, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Materiel) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, upon notice, on 10 September 2012:

(1) Has there been a reduction in the number of plants in departmental and agency offices; if so:

(a) By what percentage;

(b) On what date did it come into effect;

(c) What was the reason for the reduction; and

(d) How much will each department and agency save as a result?

(2) What is the budget for the facilities management branch (or equivalent) in the:

(a) 2011 -12; and

(b) 2012-13 financial years?

(3) What is the name of the organisation contracted to supply plants to departmental and agency offices?

(4) If a reduction in the number of office plants has taken place, when was the contracted organisation first made aware of the decision?

(5) Were staff consulted regarding a possible reduction in plants prior to it taking place?

(6) Have any complaints been registered from staff in relation to reductions in office plants?

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