House debates Questions in Writing

AusAID: Travel Destinations (Question No. 341)

Wednesday, 2 November 2011 House of Representatives

Ms Julie Bishop

Ms Julie Bishop Curtin, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition

asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in writing, on 24 March 2011:

What were the top 10 countries visited by Canberra-based AusAID staff in each calendar year from 2005 to 2010.

Kevin Rudd

Kevin Rudd Griffith, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs

The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

A number of itineraries by AusAID staff include more than one destination. The figures are calculated using the first destination of the itinerary.