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

asked the Minister representing the Prime Minister in the Senate, upon notice, on 5 September 2012:

With reference to The Lodge and Kirribilli House, detailed separately, can the following information be provided for each quarter in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 financial years:

(a) the electricity costs at each location;

(b) a breakdown of any expenses in relation to the accommodation, grooming or care for any resident pets;

(c) the cost of food and beverage supplies; and

(d) the cost of catering.

Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

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

(a), (c) and (d) For 2010-11: See Program 1.2 in the 2011-12 Portfolio Budget Statement for the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet for details of the costs of supporting the Prime Minister's official residences.

For 2011-12: See Program 1.2 in the 2012-13 Portfolio Budget Statement for the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet for details of the costs of supporting the Prime Minister's official residences.

(b) 2010-11: Nil

2011-12: Nil