Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:

(1) (a) to (f)—

* Depreciation expenses are the responsibility of the building owner.

(g) There are a range of functions undertaken by Departmental officers relating to the work of the Department including policy development, program delivery and administrative functions. Functions for staff in IP Australia include State Outreach managers, Patents Examination, administration of Australia's intellectual property (IP) rights system, specifically trade marks, inventions (patents), designs and plant breeder's rights.

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(1) (a) to (g)—

1 AIMS has a Research Collaborative Agreement that covers the usage of this space. AIMS covers usual outgoings at approximately $70,000 p.a.

2 This figure includes offices, laboratory and covered outdoor areas.

3 AIMS is a partner with the Australian National University and co-owns this facility (Arafura Timor Research Facility). The value at 30 June 2011 is provided by ANU.

4 The Department has provided an office to AIMS. No rent is paid.

(2) (a) (i) (ii) (iii)—

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(2) (b) (i) (ii) (iii)—

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(2) (c) (i) (ii) (iii)—