Senate debates

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Questions on Notice

Australian Men's Shed Association (Question Nos 1299 and 1300)

Photo of Eric AbetzEric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 1 November 2011:

(1) What discussions were held by the Ministers and/or the Prime Minister, their offices or Departments with the Australian Men's Shed Association (AMSA) involving the appointment of Mr Andrew Stark as its Communications Manager.

(2) What funding has the AMSA received from the Government in the 2010-11 financial year and how much will it receive in the 2011-12 financial year.

(3) Was any of the funding provided to the AMSA on the basis that it would appoint a Communications Manager; if so, what were the reasons and proposed job description for the position; and was the department involved in the selection process.

(4) Has the Minister or Prime Minister provided a reference to Mr Stark; if so, can copies be provided of any written reference or notes from a call.

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