Senator Johnston asked the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 18 August 2011: Did the Minister receive a brief from the department seeking approval of text contained in the request for tender and/or associated documents in relation to Australia Network before their release, if so: (1) When was the brief received by the Minister's office. (2) When was brief sighted by the Minister. (3) What type of ministerial action was requested by the department, and was it agreed to by the Minister.