With reference to the answer to question on notice no. 2144 (Hansard, 28 June 2000, page 15926)

(1) On how many occasions since 1 September 1997 have spouses of members of the board of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) accompanied the member at CASA's expense.

(2) In each case :

(a) what was the purpose of the travel;

(b) what was the cost of the spouse's travel; and

(c) were any other costs associated with the spouse's travel, accommodation or other costs met by CASA.

(3) If any costs, other than the cost of travel were met by CASA :

(a) what was the nature of each payment;

(b) what was the amount paid; and

(c) who approved the payment.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has provided the following information:

(1) CASA records have revealed six occasions since 1 September 1997 where spouses of members of the CASA Board have accompanied the member at CASA's expense.

(2) (a) Mrs Toller; Domestic travel with CASA Director to Melbourne for airline function.

(b) $596.60.

(c) No additional costs.

(a) Mrs Toller; Overseas travel with CASA Director to Nepal to attend the Director Generals' of Civil Aviation Conference.

(b) $6,323.50.

(c) No additional costs.

(a) Mrs Toller; Domestic travel to Mandurah with CASA Director to attend the presentation of the Sir Donald Andersen Trophy.

(b) $1,735.66.

(c) No additional costs.

(a) Mrs Scully-Power; Domestic travel with CASA Chairman for attendance at the Sydney - Canberra - Melbourne “Safe Skies” Conference and The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN) Dinner.

(b) $926.40.

(c) No additional costs.

(a) Mrs Toller; Domestic Travel with Director to Melbourne for attendance at The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN) Dinner.

(b) $458.44.

(c) No additional costs.

(a) Mrs Toller; Overseas travel with CASA Director to Singapore to attend the Director Generals' of Civil Aviation Conference.

(b) $4,939.33.

(c) No additional costs.

(3) Not applicable.