Senator Abetz asked the Minister representing the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, upon notice, on 18 May 2012: With reference to the legal case between the Fair Work Ombudsman and Wegra Investments Pty Ltd, Heinz Wegener and Paula Wegener: (1) What were the total legal costs incurred by the Fair Work Ombudsman in bringing this action. Detailed separately, what were the total legal costs incurred: (a) internally; and (b) through the provision of any external legal advice. (2) Can a breakdown be provided of the costs associated with officers preparing the case. (3) Did this matter go straight to a hearing; if so, was an attempt made to mediate the issue; if not, why not.