Gary Humphries (ACT, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Materiel) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 10 September 2012:

In regard to each department and agency within the Minister's responsibility:

(1) Has there been a reduction in the number of plants in departmental and agency offices; if so: (a) by what percentage; (b) on what date did it come into effect; (c) what was the reason for the reduction; and (d) how much will each department and agency save as a result.

(2) What is the budget for the facilities management branch (or equivalent) in the: (a) 2011-12; and (b) 2012-13 financial years.

(3) What is the name of the organisation contracted to supply plants to departmental and agency offices.

(4) If a reduction in the number of office plants has taken place, when was the contracted organisation first made aware of the decision.

(5) Were staff consulted regarding a possible reduction in plants prior to it taking place.

(6) Have any complaints been registered from staff in relation to reductions in office plants.