Senate debates Questions on Notice

Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (Question No. 1161)


Eric Abetz

Eric Abetz Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations

asked the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, 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.

Stephen Conroy

Stephen Conroy Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate

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

The response has been prepared in response to agencies staffed under the Public Service Act 1999.

The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

(1) NIL.

(2) Not applicable.

(3) Not applicable.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority

(1) NIL.

(2) Not applicable.

(3) Not applicable.