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

Could I indicate that, following a question from Senator Heffernan asked on Thursday, 18 September, I sought some further advice and have received that. I seek leave to have that advice incorporated in the Hansard.

Leave granted.

The document read as follows—

Additional Information—Prime Minister’s Travel

During question time on the last sitting day (Thursday, 18 September 2008) Senator Heffernan asked me to confirm certain details relating to the Prime Minister’s official travel overseas.

I am advised as follows:

The Prime Minister spent 9 days overseas in 2007.

The Prime Minister has spent 43 days overseas in 2008.