Senator Ronaldson asked the Minister representing the Minister for Tourism, upon notice, on 20 August 2012: (1) Did Tourism Australia have an official partnership with the Northern Trust Open for the 2012 PGA TOUR tournament held from 14 February to 19 February 2012. (2) Can the Minister and/or Tourism Australia confirm whether Tourism Australia VIPs participated in an exclusive clinic with a PGA TOUR professional during the tournament; if so: (a) at what location and on what date was the clinic held; (b) how many Tourism Australia VIPs participated in the clinic; and (c) what were the full names of the individuals who participated in the clinic. (3) Were 18 Tourism Australia VIPs also involved in coordinating or participating in other events and promotions run by Tourism Australia at the Northern Trust Open; if so, can details of their involvement be provided. (4) Was Tourism Australia responsible for the transport and accommodation of 18 Tourism Australia VIPs who participated in the clinic and/or coordinated or participated in other events and promotions run by Tourism Australia. (5) What was the cost of travel, accommodation, food and other expenses for the Tourism Australia VIPs at this event. (6) What was the additional cost, if any, of the exclusive clinic held between Tourism Australia VIPs and a PGA TOUR professional.