Ludlam, Sen Scott

Senator Ludlam asked the Minister representing the Treasurer, upon notice, on 4 April 2011: (1) What mechanisms are currently in place to facilitate communication in relation to housing policy and housing affordability between the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Populations and Communities (SEWPaC) and Treasury. (2) In particular, are there any: (a) interdepartmental meetings; (b) interdepartmental memoranda; (c) secondment programs; and (d) joint seminar series, training days, etc. (3) What mechanisms are in place to facilitate communication between departmental staff within: (a) the Department of Family Affairs, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; (b) Treasury; and (c) SEWPaC.