Senate debates

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Questions on Notice

Prime Minister and Cabinet (Question No. 1736)

Photo of Chris EvansChris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

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

For answers to question (1) (a)-(f) please refer to the following table:

1 The APSC is co-located with the Department of Education, Employment and Workplaces Relations (DEEWR) in Brisbane and Melbourne and with the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) in Adelaide and Perth. A fee of $10,250 per annum per full time equivalent (FTE) is paid to DEEWR for rent or lease, related utility service charges, routine maintenance and building security services.

2 The Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security is located in the same building as the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, One National Circuit Barton ACT 2600.

3 Government House, Canberra is the principal residence of the Governor-General and the main administrative centre for the OOSGG. The 54 hectare property is listed on the Commonwealth Heritage list and comprises both heritage buildings and landscape elements.

4 Admiralty House is the Sydney residence of the Governor-General located in Kirribilli and includes a small administrative centre for the OOSGG. The 2 hectare property is listed on the Commonwealth Heritage list and comprises a heritage building and landscape elements.

(g) The type of functions and work undertaken by the PM&C portfolio is outlined in the 2011-12 Additional Estimates statements.

For answers to question (2) please refer to the following table:

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