Kevin Andrews (Menzies, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

The Special Minister of State has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question:

(a) For the period 7 September 2013 to 22 September 2014, the total cost of ministerial staff separation payments, i.e. severance benefits payable to staff whose employment is terminated, is $168,331.01, excluding leave entitlements.

(b) For the period 7 September 2013 to 22 September 2014, 34 ministerial staff resigned.

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