asked the Minister representing the Minister for Human Services, upon notice, on 24 May 2011:

Does the department recognise employees with awards for years of service; if so: (a) what lengths of service are recognised; (b) what type of awards are given to employees who reach each various milestones; (c) what categories of employees, if any, do not receive such awards; and (d) what is: (i) the cost to the department of this program, and (ii) the unit cost of individual awards.