Concetta Fierravanti-Wells (NSW, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I will when Senator Ray stops interjecting. It was thought to be appropriate to hold such functions at Kirribilli House, and business observers were invited to attend the function. The decision to hold that function took into account previous advice given by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet that it was appropriate to hold such a function on a full cost-recovery basis as long as it was not a fundraising function. The function was attended by 225 guests. The total function cost was $5,186.69, which covered food, $2,128.50; beverages, $1,476.52; casual staff, $829.57; and hire charges, $752.10. The cost of the function has been reimbursed by the Liberal Party. The food and beverage served at the function was purchased separately for the function and existing stock was not used. Audiovisual costs for the function were billed directly to the Liberal Party. The cost of full-time staff was not charged to the Liberal Party, as that cost would have been incurred in the normal running of the house. As I said, the full costs were billed to the Liberal Party and the Liberal Party has reimbursed those costs.