QUESTIONS ON NOTICE › Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (Question No. 1253)
Senator Birmingham asked the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, upon notice, on 22 September 2011: (1) How many programs are there within the department. (2) Can a breakdown be provided over the forward estimates of each program, including: (a) program title; (b) program summary; (c) whether the program is ongoing, lapsing or terminating; (d) administered and departmental costs; and (e) program staffing numbers and location. (3) Are there any cross-portfolio programs within the department; if so: (a) what are the titles of these cross-portfolio programs and what departments/agencies are involved; and (b) what is the expenditure breakdown of the cross-portfolio programs (e.g. administered and departmental costs).