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

asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 9 May 2012:

(1)   What was the total cost incurred by the Australian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in hosting the reception that was catered for by contestants of the television program MasterChef Australia in 2011.

(2)   Did the Australian Government provide any financial support to cover the accommodation or travel expenses of the contestants, hosts and/or producers of MasterChef Australia during their visit to New York in 2011; if so, how much.

(3)   What assistance was provided to the contestants, hosts and/or producers of MasterChef Australia during their visit, and did the Australian Permanent Mission to the United Nations incur any associated costs; if so, how much.

(4)   What assistance was provided by the Australian Permanent Mission to the United Nations prior to the filming of MasterChef Australia.