Minister for Defence and Parliamentary Secretary: Overseas Travel

Senator Johnston asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 26 February 2009:

For the period 1 October to 31 December 2008:

1. (a) Did the Minister/Parliamentary Secretary travel overseas on official business; if so: (i) to what destination, (ii) for what duration, and (iii) for what purpose; and (b) what was the total cost of: (i) travel, (ii) accommodation, and (iii) any other expenses.
2. (a) Which ministerial staff accompanied the Minister/Parliamentary Secretary; and (b) for these staff, what was the cost of: (i) travel, (ii) accommodation, and (iii) any other expenses.
3. (a) Which departmental officers accompanied the Minister/Parliamentary Secretary on each trip; and (b) for these officers, what was the total cost of: (i) travel, (ii) accommodation, and (iii) any other expenses.
4. (a) Apart from ministerial staff and departmental officers, who else accompanied the Minister/Parliamentary Secretary on each trip; and (b) for each of these people, what was the total cost of: (i) travel, (ii) accommodation, and (iii) any other expenses.

Senator Faulkner - The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

1. to 4.  See my response to Senate Question on Notice No. 1013 and 1032.

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