Senate debates

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Questions on Notice

Pontville Immigration Detention Centre (Question No. 1688)

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

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, upon notice, on 08 March 2012:

With reference to the answer to question on notice no. 1521 (Senate Hansard, proof p. 164), with whom has the department or Serco entered into a contract for the supply of 22 combination television/DVD units located at the Pontville Immigration Detention Centre.

Photo of Kate LundyKate Lundy (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation) Share this | | Hansard source

The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

The 22 combination television/DVD units were rented by the Detention Services Provider through Mr Rental, a rental firm located in Moonah, Tasmania.