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

asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 17 May 2012:

With reference to the media release: 'Australia to assist Pacific and development nations to attend crucial Rio+20 Conference', dated 12 April 2012, and Australia's contribution to the Participation Trust Fund:

(1)   Who are the trustees or guardians.

(2)   (a)   who will decide on the grants

  (b)   what criteria will be used to assess applicants

  (c)   which nations are eligible to apply

(3)   What safeguards are in place to ensure the Fund operates transparently and with probity.

(4)   Which other nations have donated or pledged funds, including details of the amounts for the respective nations.