31 October 2011

692  MS MARINO: To ask the Minister representing the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy—

(1) By what date is the National Broadband Network (NBN) scheduled to be rolled-out in the electoral division of Forrest.

(2) Which towns in this electorate (a)  will, and (b) will not, have a fibre optic cable connection to premises.

(3) Through which towns in this electorate will the NBN fibre connection pass without being connected to premises because the towns lay outside the NBN’s agreed fibre connection zone.

(4) What is the estimated cost of connecting premises to the NBN in each town in this electorate in the year it will be rolled-out, and the subsequent two years.

(5) What is the estimated monthly cost of NBN provision for an average household in this electorate in the year it will be rolled-out.

693  MR MORRISON: To ask the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship—In respect of premises used by his department overseas, (a) what is the location of each, (b) how many are (i) leased, and (ii) owned, (c) what number of staff are in each, (d) what is the size of each, (e) what is the rent per square metre of each that is rented, (f) what is the estimated value of each that is owned, and (g) what are the variable and fixed costs for each.

694  MR CHRISTENSEN: To ask the Minister for Health and Ageing—Does she have the power to intervene in matters involving a private health insurance policy holder and a private health insurer; if so, under what circumstances.

695  MR SLIPPER: To ask the Prime Minister—In respect of the recent visit to Australia by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the answer to question in writing no. 198 ( Hansard , 10 May 2011, page 3500), is the Prime Minister in a position to (a) provide an update on how Australia will commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the accession to the Throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2012, and ( b) advise whether the Government is creating a commemorative Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (as the Canadian Government is doing) to honour both Her Majesty and the significant contributions and achievements by Australians; if not, why not.

MR FLETCHER: To ask the Ministers listed below (questions Nos. 696 - 697)—Does the Government have information on any engagement by local government of consultants seeking advice concerning the impact of climate change; if so, is the Minister in a position to provide a summary of such engagements, including the cost.

696  MR FLETCHER: To ask the Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government.

697  MR FLETCHER: To ask the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.

698   MR MORRISON : To ask the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship—How many Irregular Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) indicated that they resided in a country different to their country of birth/origin for more than six weeks prior to arriving in Australia, and for each of these IMAs, (a) what was his/her country of birth/origin, and (b) in which country had he/she resided prior to arriving in Australia, and for what length of time.

699   MR FLETCHER : To ask the Minister representing the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy—In respect of the operations of Tasmania NBN Co. Limited, (a) what are the names of the directors, (b) on how many occasions in the last 12 months has the board met, (c) what sum in directorship fees is paid to each director, (d) does the company have any employees; if so, how many, and (e) what are the (i) annual employment costs, and (ii) activities of the company.

700   MR FLETCHER : To ask the Minister representing the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy—In respect of each first release site for the National Broadband Network (ie, Scottsdale, Midway Point, Smithton, Brunswick, Townsville, Kiama, Armidale, Willunga), (a) how many premises were connected (i) overhead, and (ii) below ground, (b) of the premises connected below ground, (i) how many were connected via an existing Telstra duct, and (ii) in how many was new ducting or new underground trenching or boring required, (c) how many pits, if any, were required to be repaired or remediated, (d) in how many instances was it necessary to repair or remediate the Telstra copper connection after the installation of fibre, and (e) what was the cost of building the network (i) in total, (ii) per premises passed, and (iii) per premises connected.

701   MR OAKESHOTT : To ask the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities—

(1) Is he aware of the immediate concerns about the state of the Manning rivermouth, and of siltation to the point of very unsafe access, or no acce ss at all.

(2) Is he aware of the long term campaign for a second breakwall at the Manning rivermouth entrance; if so, can he confirm whether he has received a request from either the NSW Government or Greater Taree City Council for funding to address this issue.

(3) Will he agree to publicly release all recorded contacts, discussions and decisions made between Members of Parliament in the electoral division of Lyne and the relevant Ministers over the past 30 years in relation to the Manning rivermouth and the second breakwall.