Senate Notice Paper Question No 167
Schedule Number: 75343		 Publication Date: 7 November 2005
Hansard: Page 157

Minister for Defence: Official Engagements

 Senator: Bishop

Senator Bishop asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 8 December 2004:

With reference to the Minister's official engagements on 15 November 2004:

  1. Where did each engagement occur.
  2. What was the nature of each engagement.
  3. What was the start and finish time of each engagement.
  4. (a) When was the Minister invited to, or when did the Minister first become aware of, each engagement; and (b) on what date did the Minister commit to attending each engagement.
  5. (a) Who attended each engagement; and (b) in what capacity did they attend.
  6. What was the cost incurred by the Commonwealth in arranging or ensuring the Minister's attendance at each engagement.
  7. Will the Minister provide details of invitations or approaches to attend other official engagements on 15 November 2004 which the Minister either declined or delegated.

Senator Hill - The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:

I was in Canberra in preparation for the opening of the 41st Parliament. Details of my diary arrangements will not be provided.

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