Senate debates Questions on Notice
The Lodge and Kirribilli House: Costings (Question No. 2138)
Eric Abetz Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
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
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