David Johnston (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 25 March 2011:

With reference to the reception for United Nations' representatives from African Union countries, held by the Prime Minister during the March 2010 visit to the United States of America:

(1)   Which countries: (a) were represented; and (b) declined to attend.

(2)   (a)    What was the total cost of the reception; and (b) what was the average cost per attendee.

(3)   Where was the event held, and what was the cost of hiring the venue.

(4)   Was entertainment provided; if so, at what cost.

(5)   What food and beverages were served, including the names of any alcoholic beverages served.

(6)   Were any gifts provided to guests; if so: (a) what were they; (b) to whom were they provided; and (c) at what cost.

(7)   How many people from the Prime Minister's entourage attended.

(8)   How many consular staff members were responsible for organising the event, including how many hours they spent on the event.

(9)   What was the cost of advertising and printing associated with the reception.