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Monday, 9 February 2015

Grievance Debate

Department of the Environment: Executive Training (Question No. 517)

Photo of Pat ConroyPat Conroy (Charlton, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

asked the Minister for the Environment, in writing, on 21 October 2014:

Since 7 September 2013 to 30 June 2014, what training has been provided for (a) Executive, and (b) Senior Executive Service, level departmental officials, and what (i) total sum has the Minister's department spent, and (ii) is the breakdown in cost, for such training.

Photo of Greg HuntGreg Hunt (Flinders, Liberal Party, Minister for the Environment) Share this | | Hansard source

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

(i) The total cost of training activities between 7 September 2013 and 30 June 2014 is $283,074 (GST exclusive).

(ii) The breakdown in cost for these activities is:

*Note: Costs of centrally managed training only. Training for Executive Level staff is managed within Divisions based on the specific needs of those areas.