(1)   What is the total cost so far to the Department of Transport and Regional Services, including (a) administrative expenses, (b) accommodation and property management, (c) travel, (d) security and (e) all other expenses, of the preparations for the APEC 2007 meetings which will be held in Australia.

(2)   What is the projected total cost to the Department of Transport and Regional Services, including (a) administrative expenses, (b) accommodation and property management, (c) travel, (d) security and (e) all other expenses, of holding the APEC 2007 meetings.

(3)   How many Department of Transport and Regional Services officers are primarily engaged on preparations for the APEC 2007 meetings.

(1)   Total cost: $1,164,837

(a)   administrative expenses: $726,822

(b)   accommodation and property management: $61,178*

(c)   travel: $241,393

(d)   security: $5,337*

(e)   all other expenses: $130,107

(2)   Projected total cost $3,540,839

(a)   administrative expenses: $2,340,804

(b)   accommodation and property management: $147,150*

(c)   travel: $456,709

(d)   security: $7,471*

(e)   all other expenses: $588,705

(3)   As at 1 December 2006, 10 staff were primarily engaged on preparations for APEC 2007 within the Department. * Accommodation and security costs are derived from a notional allocation per FTE.