Senator Ludwig: The amended answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows: The total cost of allowances for government employee's or contractors working at sea for 2010-11 financial year is $787 748. 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 The total number of days that have been spent at sea 2010-11 financial year were 4010.