QUESTIONS ON NOTICE › Defence: Middle East Area of Operation Contract (Question No. 1935)
Senator Johnston asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 27 June 2012: With reference to the Middle East Area of Operation (MEAO) aviation contract with Adagold Aviation Pty Ltd: (1) In comparison to the previous contract, how much has been saved, detailed per corresponding month, since November 2010. (2) What are the total savings realised on the contract since 22 October 2010. (3) How much has been paid to the contractor since November 2010 to conduct and operate the service, detailed per month. (4) How much has the department spent on fuel, lubricant and other costs since November 2010 to conduct the service, detailed per month. (5) What is the status of the Australian Federal Police investigations that were initiated in relation to this contract and the previous MEAO contract. (6) Will the MEAO contract be advertised with a proper and transparent process when the current contract expires on 21 October 2012, and what action has been taken to date in relation to this matter.