Senate debates Questions on Notice
Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (Question No. 1207)
Eric Abetz Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
asked the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, upon notice, on 15 September 2011:
(1) Has the department paid for any studio set screens; if so:
(a) for what purpose; and
(b) why were they necessary.
(2) What was the size of the screens and was there any artwork on the screens; if so, can a copy of the artwork be provided.
(3) Where are the screens now.
(4) Can a breakdown be provided of the costs of acquiring and maintaining the screens.
(5) Were the screens associated with any event or activity; if so:
(a) what event or activity; and
(b) what were the separate itemised costs of this event or activity.
Kim Carr Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research has provided the following answer to the honourable s enator's question:
All studio set screens, identified by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research have been listed in a table and attachments (available from the Senate Table Office).