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Tuesday, 12 June 2007
Page: 185


Senator Chris Evans asked the Minister representing the Prime Minister and other ministers, upon notice, on 4 May 2005:

(1)   In relation to all overseas travel where expenses were met by the Minister’s portfolios, for each of the financial years 2000-01 to 2004-05 to date what was the total cost of travel and related expenses in relation to: (a) the Minister; (b) the Minister’s family; and (c) the Minister’s staff.

(2)   In relation to all air charters engaged and paid for by the Minister and/or the Minister’s office and/or the department and its agencies, for each of the financial years 2000-01 to 2004-05 to date: (a) on how many occasions did the Minister or his/her office or department and/or agency charter aircraft, and in each case, what was the name of the charter company that provided the service and the related respective costs; and (b) what was the total cost.


Senator Minchin (Minister for Finance and Administration) —The Prime Minister has provided the following answer to the honourable senator’s question:

(1)   Nil.  Travel costs for the Prime Minister, his family and staff are paid by the Department of Finance and Administration.

(2)   Not applicable.