asked the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, in writing, on 28 August 2014:

Were monetary amounts paid by the Commonwealth to the Victorian Government in 2013-14 in respect of (a) East West Link Stage 1, and (b) East West Link Stage 2; if so, (i) what sum, (ii) on what dates, (iii) what was the title of agreement under which each payment was made, and (iv) what were the terms under which the payments were made.