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Thursday, 20 June 2002
Page: 4166


Mr Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 28 May 2002:

Further to the reply to question no. 212 (Hansard, 14 May 2002, page 2089), is he able to provide the number, make and models of all pianos located at Australia's overseas missions, agencies and residences of our overseas representatives; if not, why not.


Mr Downer (Minister for Foreign Affairs) —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

Unfortunately, the information necessary to answer the question in the terms it has been framed would involve a very substantial commitment of resources that cannot be justified in light of other significant competing demands.