Senate debates

Thursday, 13 October 2011

Questions on Notice

Special Minister of State (Question No. 1198)

Photo of Eric AbetzEric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 13 September 2011:

With reference to the department and all agencies within the Minister's portfolio:

(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.

Photo of Penny WongPenny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Finance and Deregulation) Share this | | Hansard source

The Special Minister of State has provided the following answer to the honourable senator’s question:

Please refer to the Minister for Finance and Deregulation’s response to Question No. 1171.