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ESTIMATES COMMITTEE D - 12/09/1991 - DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ETHNIC AFFAIRS - Program 4-CORPORATE SERVICES - Subprogram 4.5-Information and Technology

SENATOR CALVERT -I notice that on page 163 in the outlook for 1991-91 a reference is made to the installation of computing support at 45 overseas posts. That is fine, but on page 160 there is no estimate for computer equipment in 199192. Does that mean you are going to stop using computers or have you stacked up what you need?

MR BROOKBANKS -The computer equipment deals with items of a large scale capital nature. The computer systems that we are looking at in the installation for the 45 posts are of a minor nature and are paid out of--

SENATOR CALVERT -Petty cash?

MR BROOKBANKS -Other expenses.