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Monday, 9 February 2015

Grievance Debate

Department of Human Services: Consultants (Question No. 534)

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

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Human Services, 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?

Photo of Kevin AndrewsKevin Andrews (Menzies, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | | Hansard source

The Minister for Human Services has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question:

The Department of Human Services had seven consultancy contracts in use between 7 September 2013 and 21 October 2014 as follows: