QUESTIONS ON NOTICE › Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (Question No. 2563)
Senator Birmingham asked the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, upon notice, on 22 November 2012: (1) Did the Minister and/or Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency attend the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Brazil in June 2012; if so, for how many days. (2) Did any ministerial staff attend; if so: (a) how many staff; (b) for how many days did each attend; and (c) how many staff travelled: (i) first class, and (ii) business class. (3) Did any departmental staff attend; if so: (a) how many staff; (b) for how many days did each attend; and (c) how many staff travelled: (i) first class, and (ii) business class. (4) Can a full breakdown be provided of all costs associated with attendance at Rio+20 including, but not limited to, flights and accommodation.