Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 31 October 2011:

(1) What discussions were held by the Ministers and/or the Prime Minister, their offices or Departments with the Australian Mens Shed Association (AMSA) involving the appointment of Mr Andrew Stark as its Communications Manager.

(2) What funding has the AMSA received from the Government in the 2010-11 financial year and how much will it receive in the 2011-12 financial year.

(3) Was any of the funding provided to the AMSA on the basis that it would appoint a Communications Manager; if so, what were the reasons and proposed job description for the position; and was the department involved in the selection process.

(4) Has the Minister or Prime Minister provided a reference to Mr Stark; if so, can copies be provided of any written reference or notes from a call.

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

The Prime Minister has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

(1) None.

(2) The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has not provided any funding to the Australian Men's Shed Association.

(3) Not applicable.

(4) No.