The Prime Minister has provided the following answer to the honourable senator’s question:

I am advised that:

(a)   In 2010-11, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet did not make any payments to the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney for accommodation. In 2011-12, to 29 August 2011, the department paid $619 for two nights accommodation for a departmental officer whilst attending a conference.

(b ) & (c) The department has not paid the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney for any venue hire or catering services in 2010-11 or 2011-12, to 29 August 2011.

(d) $580 for accomodation and $39 for room service.