asked the Prime Minister in writing, on 21 October 2014:

Since 7 September 2013 can the Minister provide details as to the use of all consultants within his/her department, including reasons for engaging their services, and the costs involved.

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

Details of consultancies valued over the reporting threshold of $10,000 undertaken since 7 September 2013 are published on AusTender (www.tenders.gov.au). Consultancies valued under this reporting threshold are not recorded centrally.