Senator Faulkner asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence upon notice, on 20 September 1999:

(1) Since 3 March 1996, how many decisions of the department and all portfolio agencies have been the subject of applications for review under the Administrative Decisions [Judicial Review] Act 1977.

(2) Of these applications, how many related to: (a) agency staffing matters; (b) agency client matters; or (c) other (please specify general area).

(3) How many applications: (a) have been: (i) finalised, and (ii) withdrawn by the applicant; and (b) remain to be finalised.

(4) (a) What was the cost to the department or agency of defending each of these actions; and (b) what was the quantum of costs where they were awarded against the Commonwealth, where appropriate.

Senator Newman (Family and Community Services; Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women) —The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

(1) 9

(2) (a) 9

(b) nil

(c) nil

(3) (a) (i) 3

(ii) 1

(b) 5

(4) (a) Case 1: $16,841.70; Case 2: nil; Case 3: $11,810.95; Case 4: $12,302.65; Case 5: $10,844.40; Case 6: $6,566.50; Case 7: $1,007.50; Case 8: $5,179.00; Case 9: See answer for Senate Question on Notice No 1463.

(b) nil.