Senate debates Questions on Notice
Defence: Hospitality (Question No. 524)
David Johnston WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 21 March 2011:
With reference to the answer provided to Question on Notice No's. 117-119:
(1) Who attended the Chief of Navy official end of year reception function on 14 December 2010.
(2) What was the cost per head for this function.
(3) What was the official purpose of this function.
(4) Who approved the expenditure.
Chris Evans WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate
The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:
(1)
Invitees included:
(2) $21.34 per head.
(3) An event where Navy prize winners, senior serving and retired Defence personnel, members of the Navy, senior Industry figures and others involved in various Navy-related associations are brought together in an informal setting to acknowledge their support to Navy throughout the year.
(4) Chief of Navy's approved delegate, Director General Navy Business and Governance (DGNGB).