Michael Ronaldson (Victoria, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, upon notice, on 28 June 2012:

With reference to the Kokoda Track:

(1)   When did the Papua New Guinean Government request the term ‘Track’ be used when referring to the Kokoda Trail.

(2)   Was the request an initiative of the Papua New Guinean Government or the Australian Government.

(3)   Who is the head of the PNG National Taskforce.

(4)   Was the Australian War Memorial consulted in the decision to change the official name; if so, what was the response.

(5)   Was the Returned and Services League of Australia or any other ex-service organisation consulted prior to the decision being made; if so, what was the response.

(6)   What was the annual remuneration package, including salary and allowances, for the Chief Executive Officer of the Papua New Guinea Kokoda Track Authority (PNG KTA), Mr Rod Hillman, for the period 2009 to 2012.

(7)   What was the annual remuneration package for all other Australian personnel attached to the PNG KTA, for the period 2008 to 2012.

(8)   In relation to the Special Envoy on Kokoda appointed by the former Prime Minister, Mr Kevin Rudd: (a) who was appointed to this position; (d) did the individual receive any payment; if so, what are the details of the remuneration package; and (c) what have been the outcomes of the appointment.