David Bushby (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Treasurer, upon notice, on 24 August 2012:

With reference to the answer provided to question no. BET 601 608, taken on notice during the 2012 13 Budget estimates hearing of the Economics Legislation Committee, for each event that incurred costs over $1 500 can the following information be provided:

(a) a complete list of attendees, including their associated departments or occupations;

(b) the basis on which attendees were selected;

(c) what fees were charged to attend, including the:

(i) amount charged, and

(ii) budget area or objective to which the received amounts were allocated; and

(d) the total amount spent on: (i) food, and (ii) alcohol.

Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Finance and Deregulation) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Treasurer has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

(a) and (d)

Many official hospitality events involve packages for beverages which may be alcoholic or non-alcoholic. The beverage package items are not split by these categories.

(b) Attendance at these functions was directly related to their roles.

(c) Treasury does not charge participants for attending official hospitality events.