QUESTIONS ON NOTICE › Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Question No. 1175)
Senator Ludwig: The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows: (1) The total cost of allowances for government employee's or contractors working at sea for 2010-11 financial year is $787748. (2) The daily allowance for working at sea is: Land Based Officers $114.64 per day At Sea Allowance. $40.23 after 24 hours and $20.12 for every completed 12 hours thereafter. Marine Travel Allowance (MTA) is non taxable Fisheries Compliance Officers $196.16 per day At Sea Allowance $40.23 after 24 hours and $20.12 for every completed 12 hours thereafter. Marine Travel Allowance (MTA) is non taxable Observers $172.80 per day At Sea Allowance (3) The total number of days that have been spent at sea 2010-11 financial year were 3424.