asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, upon notice, on 18 May 2012:

With reference to the legal case between the Fair Work Ombudsman and Wegra Investments Pty Ltd, Heinz Wegener and Paula Wegener:

(1)   What were the total legal costs incurred by the Fair Work Ombudsman in bringing this action.

Detailed separately, what were the total legal costs incurred:

  (a) internally; and

  (b) through the provision of any external legal advice.

(2)   Can a breakdown be provided of the costs associated with officers preparing the case.

(3)   Did this matter go straight to a hearing; if so, was an attempt made to mediate the issue; if not, why not.