Gary Humphries (ACT, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Materiel) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, upon notice, on 10 September 2012:

(1) Has there been a reduction in the number of plants in departmental and agency offices; if so:

(a) By what percentage;

(b) On what date did it come into effect;

(c) What was the reason for the reduction; and

(d) How much will each department and agency save as a result?

(2) What is the budget for the facilities management branch (or equivalent) in the:

(a) 2011 -12; and

(b) 2012-13 financial years?

(3) What is the name of the organisation contracted to supply plants to departmental and agency offices?

(4) If a reduction in the number of office plants has taken place, when was the contracted organisation first made aware of the decision?

(5) Were staff consulted regarding a possible reduction in plants prior to it taking place?

(6) Have any complaints been registered from staff in relation to reductions in office plants?