Defence: Aircraft Travel

Mr Bevis asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 20 February 2002:

1. What was the purpose of the special purpose flight requested for the Hon. J. Anderson MP from Canberra to Brisbane on 8 March 2001 to carry Mr Anderson, the Hon. J. Hockey MP, the Hon. L. Anthony MP, the Hon. M. Brough MP, Ms T. Gambaro MP, Mr G. Hardgrave MP, Mr P. Lindsay MP, Mr M. Abbott, Ms W. Armstrong, Ms R. Bain, Mr A. Beresford-Wylie, Ms F. Murphy and Mr L. Myers.
2. What were the stated requirements requested by Mr Anderson necessitating the aircraft's travel to Moree via Brisbane on 8 March 2001 and Moree to Canberra on 9 March 2001.

Mrs Vale - The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

1. The Hon John Anderson MP was travelling to Brisbane for an Inland Rail meeting.
2. 8 March 2001 (Brisbane) - Inland Rail meeting.
   9 March 2001 (Moree) - Annual meeting of Shires Association of NSW;
   Meeting with Mayor/General Manager of Moree on Roads; and
   Meeting with Moree Council on salinity.

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