Senate debates Questions on Notice
Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government: Staffing (Question No. 1162)
Eric Abetz Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, upon notice, on 13 September 2011:
(1) What was the total cost of allowances for government employees or contractors working at sea for the 2010-11 financial year.
(2) What is the daily allowance for working at sea.
(3) How many days in total were spent at sea in the 2010-11 financial year.
Nick Sherry Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting the Minister for Tourism
The Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:
The Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government has no contractors or employees who are paid a working at sea allowance.