Bob Carr (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:

(1) No.

(2) No.

(3) (a) Twenty-three officers from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (including from the Australian Embassies in the region and the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade who travelled with the Prime Minister's party) attended the Rio+20 Conference, including providing support for the Prime Minister's attendance.

(b) DFAT staff attended Rio+20 for varying periods, ranging from three to 20 days.

(c) (i) None

     (ii) Eight officers flew business class, and six officers flew in combination of economy and business class.

(4) The cost to DFAT of attending the Rio+20 Conference was $388,865