QUESTIONS ON NOTICE › Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (Question No. 2235)
Senator Bernardi asked the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, upon notice, on 4 October 2012: Senator Bernardi: In regard to each department and agency under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and each Commonwealth authority under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 within the Minister's portfolio: (1) Is information collected from stakeholders and the broader community; if so: a. What forms or other methods are used to collect information; b. How many of these forms are: i. paper-based, ii. electronic-based; and iii. both; c. Do these forms request an estimate of the time taken to complete, if not, why not; d. Is data collected on how long it takes to complete each form; if so, can this data be provided. (2) For each proposed regulatory initiative since August 2010: a. how many stakeholder consultations have been conducted; and b. have there been any complaints from stakeholders about the consultation process; if so, from whom.