Minister: Defence

Question No.	Senator	Date of Question	Subject	Date Reply Received	Elapsed Time (days)
3	Macdonald	12/11/2013	Australian Defence Force—North Queensland—Goods and service providers	16/12/2013	34
27	Ludlam	02/12/2013	Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap—United States armed drone program—Intelligence collection	25/02/2014	85
188	Wong	30/01/2014	Special Purpose Aircraft—34 Squadron—Lease arrangements	25/02/2014	26
190	Ludlam	04/02/2014	Radioactive materials transport—Import, export and transit—Record-keeping	25/02/2014	21
462	Wong	22/04/2014	Departmental travel costs—Canberra to Perth—March/April 2014	28/05/2014	36
482	Wong	22/04/2014	Administration—Government briefs—Preparation of ‘blue’ and ‘red’ books	22/05/2014	30
529	Wong	24/04/2014	Travel—North Asia—Details and cost of support aircraft by Royal Australian Air Force	09/10/2014	168
579	Wong	24/04/2014	Mr Nick Di Girolamo—Australian Water Holdings—Gifts	28/05/2014	34
602	Wong	24/04/2014	Contract notice CN2182421—In-flight catering—Details	22/05/2014	28
623	Bishop	13/05/2014	Defence Housing Authority—Preparation of sale prospectus—Staff involvement	28/05/2014	15
797	Collins	22/08/2014	Administration—Cabinet meeting in Melbourne—Attendance and costs	29/08/2014	7
818	Milne	02/09/2014	Administration—Departmental staff—Social media guidelines	01/10/2014	29
841	Collins	03/09/2014	Administration—Freedom of Information—Extension of time for requests	18/09/2014	15
854	Carr	03/09/2014	Australian Defence Force Boots Tender—Contract appointment and compliance	30/09/2014	27
953	Lambie	30/10/2014	Australian Defence Force—Serving members—Travel allowance	27/11/2014	28
956	Lambie	30/10/2014	Australian Defence Force—Serving members—Travel allowance	27/11/2014	28
975	Wong	31/10/2014	Administration—Discretionary grant programs—Funding	02/12/2014	32
988	Wong	31/10/2014	Administration—Discretionary grant programs—Funding	02/12/2014	32
1043	Wong	03/11/2014	Administration—Heads of portfolio departments and agencies—Appointment details	05/12/2014	32
1056	Wong	03/11/2014	Administration—Heads of portfolio departments and agencies—Appointment details	05/12/2014	32
1081	Lambie	06/11/2014	Defence—Veterans—Health studies	10/12/2014	34
1085	Lambie	06/11/2014	Defence—Veterans—Health studies	10/12/2014	34
1116	Wong	06/11/2014	Administration—Signage—Cost	19/11/2014	13
1313	Wong	14/11/2014	Defence—Super Seasprites—Cost	27/11/2014	13
1314	Wong	14/11/2014	Defence—Surplus missiles—Disposal	25/11/2014	11
1326	Ludlam	17/11/2014	Defence exercise Black Pitch—United States B-52 bombers—Nuclear details	04/12/2014	17
1488	Ludlam	05/12/2014	Defence—Talisman Sabre 2015 military exercise—Details	17/12/2014	12
1541	Wong	12/12/2014	Administration—Draft press release concerning submarine building contract—Consultation with ministerial offices	04/02/2015	54
1551	Ludlam	12/12/2014	Defence—F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft—Refuelling capability issue	04/02/2015	54
1713	Wong	12/01/2015	Administration—Relocation of Commonwealth Parliamentary offices (Perth)—Costs	10/02/2015	29
1772	Lambie	19/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—Defence Abuse Response Taskforce	26/02/2015	38
1773	Lambie	19/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—Defence Abuse Response Taskforce	26/02/2015	38
1774	Lambie	19/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—Defence Abuse Response Taskforce—Inquiry evidence	16/03/2015	56
1775	Lambie	19/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—Defence Abuse Response Taskforce—Inquiry evidence	16/03/2015	56
1783	Lambie	20/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—DLA Piper report—Royal Commission	26/02/2015	37
1784	Lambie	20/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—DLA Piper report—Royal Commission	26/02/2015	37
1785	Lambie	20/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—DLA Piper report—Royal Commission	26/02/2015	37
1786	Lambie	20/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—Defence Abuse Response Taskforce—Mr Len Roberts-Smith	26/02/2015	37
1787	Lambie	20/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—Defence Abuse Response Taskforce—Mr Len Roberts-Smith	26/02/2015	37
1788	Lambie	20/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—Defence Abuse Response Taskforce—Mr Len Roberts-Smith	26/02/2015	37
1789	Lambie	20/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—Abuse—Offenders still serving	26/02/2015	37
1790	Lambie	20/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—Abuse—Offenders still serving	26/02/2015	37
1791	Lambie	20/01/2015	Australian Defence Force—Abuse—Offenders still serving	26/02/2015	37
1792	Lambie	20/01/2015	Defence—William Kibby VC Veterans Shed Inc—Funding	03/02/2015	14
1794	Lambie	20/01/2015	Defence—William Kibby VC Veterans Shed Inc—Funding	03/02/2015	14
1802	Ludlam	30/01/2015	Defence—F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft—Capability issues	04/03/2015	33
1858	Lambie	16/02/2015	Australian Defence Force—Defence Abuse Response Taskforce submissions—Allegations of treason	16/03/2015	28
1859	Lambie	16/02/2015	Australian Defence Force—Defence Abuse Response Taskforce submissions—Allegations of treason	16/03/2015	28
1860	Lambie	16/02/2015	Australian Defence Force—Defence Abuse Response Taskforce submissions—Allegations of treason	16/03/2015	28
1861	Lambie	16/02/2015	Australian Defence Force—Deployment to Iraq	19/03/2015	31
1862	Lambie	16/02/2015	Australian Defence Force—Deployment to Iraq	19/03/2015	31
1863	Lambie	16/02/2015	Australian Defence Force—Deployment to Iraq	19/03/2015	31
1864	Lambie	16/02/2015	Australian Defence Force—Abuse—Offenders still serving	16/03/2015	28
1865	Lambie	16/02/2015	Australian Defence Force—Abuse—Offenders still serving	16/03/2015	28
1866	Lambie	16/02/2015	Australian Defence Force—Abuse—Offenders still serving	16/03/2015	28
1867	Lambie	16/02/2015	Administration—Department of Veterans’ Affairs—Budget and expenditure allocation	16/03/2015	28
1869	Lambie	16/02/2015	Administration—Department of Veterans’ Affairs—Budget and expenditure allocation	16/03/2015	28
1892	Lambie	18/02/2015	Administration—Department of Veterans’ Affairs—Claim recognition and payments	16/03/2015	26
1915	Ludlam	16/03/2015	Australian Defence Force—Impact of climate change	02/04/2015	17
1916	Ludlam	16/03/2015	Australian Defence Force—Special Air Service Regiment—Incident at Swan Island military base	24/03/2015	8
1968	Lambie	23/03/2015	Australian Defence Force—Deployment of personnel to Middle East—Assisting Iraqi troops	09/04/2015	17
1969	Lambie	23/03/2015	Australian Defence Force—Deployment of personnel to Middle East—Assisting Iraqi troops	09/04/2015	17
1970	Lambie	23/03/2015	Australian Defence Force—Deployment of personnel to Middle East—Assisting Iraqi troops	09/04/2015	17
2002	Collins	24/03/2015	Liberal Party—Donor’s birthday party—Travel arrangements	14/04/2015	21
2030	Ludwig	31/03/2015	Administration—Ministerial and departmental business cards—Costs	17/04/2015	17
2060	Ludwig	31/03/2015	Administration—Indoor plants—Costs	17/04/2015	17
2076	Ludwig	31/03/2015	Contract notice CN2699251—Ice cream maker—Details	17/04/2015	17
2098	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee estimates hearings—Air Warfare Destroyer and Landing Helicopter Dock shipbuilding projects—Reduction of workforce	19/05/2015	42
2099	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—Collins Class submarines—Schedule of full cycle docking	04/05/2015	27
2100	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—SEA 1000—Funding	19/05/2015	42
2101	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—Submarine combat systems	14/05/2015	37
2102	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—Submarine combat systems—Technical interoperability requirements	14/05/2015	37
2103	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—Submarine design—Ability to install United States combat system	14/05/2015	37
2104	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—Submarine combat systems—Selection process for sensor elements	14/05/2015	37
2105	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee estimates hearings—Future submarine program—Joint development	14/05/2015	37
2106	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee estimates hearings—Protection of	04/05/2015	27
2107	Xenophon	07/04/2015	classified materials—Agreements with foreign nations Defence—SEA 1000—Energy storage configurations	04/05/2015	27
2108	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—Future submarine program—Option 3 design study	14/05/2015	37
2109	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee estimates hearings—Future submarine program—Timeframe for domestic build	14/05/2015	37
2110	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Administration—Strategic direction of future submarine program—Announcement	14/05/2015	37
2111	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—SEA 1000 competitive evaluation process	14/05/2015	37
2112	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—SEA 1000 competitive evaluation process—Criteria and strategic considerations	14/05/2015	37
2113	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—SEA 1000 competitive evaluation process—Advisory panel	14/05/2015	37
2114	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—SEA 1000 competitive evaluation process—Selection of design partner	14/05/2015	37
2115	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—SEA 1000 competitive evaluation process—Protections following the Hughes Aircraft International Systems case	14/05/2015	37
2116	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—SEA 1000 competitive evaluation process—Assistance to each nation	14/05/2015	37
2117	Xenophon	07/04/2015	Defence—SEA 1000 competitive evaluation process—Process and timeframe	14/05/2015	37
2127	Lambie	15/04/2015	Australian Defence Force Academy—Skynet file-sharing network—Distribution of inappropriate material	15/05/2015	30
2159	Wong	20/04/2015	Prince Henry of Wales—Visit and secondment to the Australian Army—Costs	14/05/2015	24
2160	Wong	20/04/2015	Prince Henry of Wales—Visit and secondment to the Australian Army—Costs	14/05/2015	24
2412	Wong	27/05/2015	Climate change—Impact on portfolio responsibilities	16/06/2015	20
2424	Wong	27/05/2015	Climate change—Impact on portfolio responsibilities	18/06/2015	22
2458	Lambie	29/06/2015	Defence—Vietnam War—547 Signal Troop	25/11/2015	149
2465	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—Answer to Question on notice no. 2112—Competitive evaluation process	15/09/2015	57
2466	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—SEA 1000—Financial breakdown	15/09/2015	57
2467	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee estimate hearings—Question no. 150—Activities undertaken by SEA 1000 project team	02/12/2015	135
2468	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee estimate hearings—Question no. 44—Independent cost assurance	11/09/2015	53
2469	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—Forward estimates	09/09/2015	51
2470	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—Report: Procurement procedures for Defence capital projects—SEA 1000 project team adherence to recommendations	09/09/2015	51
2471	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—Expert Advisory Panel—Access to reports	11/09/2015	53
2472	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—Expert Advisory Panel oversight—Conversations between ministers and French, German or Japanese counterparts	18/09/2015	60
2473	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—Probity advice—Interactions between Australian Government Solicitor and Expert Advisory Panel	11/09/2015	53
2474	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—Answer to Question on notice no. 2115—Access to comprehensive probity plan	09/09/2015	51
2475	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—Competitive evaluation process—France	21/10/2015	93
2476	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—Competitive evaluation process—Germany	21/10/2015	93
2477	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—Competitive evaluation process—Japan	09/11/2015	112
2478	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—SEA1000—Combat system, weapons and sensors	11/09/2015	53
2479	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—AN/BYG-1 combat system—Value for money assessment	11/09/2015	53
2480	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—Combat system selection—Details provided to participants	11/09/2015	53
2481	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—AN/BYG-1 combat system—Dialogue between United States companies and competitive evaluation process participants	11/09/2015	53
2482	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—Answer to Question on notice no. 2104—Tender for sensors	15/09/2015	57
2483	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—AN/BYG-1 combat system—Advance Processor Build program	09/11/2015	112
2484	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Future submarine project—SEA1000—Defence Science and Technology Organisation	21/10/2015	93
2485	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Japan-Australia Summit—Cooperation on defence science, technology and equipment— Framework agreement	15/09/2015	57
2486	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Collins Class submarines—2014-15 and forward estimates	15/09/2015	57
2487	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Collins Class submarines—AN/BYG-1 command and control system—Costs	21/10/2015	93
2488	Xenophon	20/07/2015	Royal Australian Navy—Sonar and acoustics—Training	11/09/2015	53
2491	Xenophon	21/07/2015	Royal Australian Navy—Engineering capacity—Operation and maintenance of high voltage equipment	15/09/2015	56
2492	Xenophon	21/07/2015	Royal Australian Navy—Engineering employment categories—Capability and capacity	18/11/2015	120
2493	Xenophon	21/07/2015	Royal Australian Navy—HMAS Canberra—Active service and engineering complement	15/09/2015	56
2494	Xenophon	21/07/2015	Royal Australian Navy—Recruitment and retention of specialist skills—Shortfall in staffing levels	09/09/2015	50
2517	McLucas	31/07/2015	Administration—Disability Employment Champion	09/09/2015	40
2549	Xenophon	25/08/2015	Defence procurement—Shipbuilding—Funding and programs	01/12/2015	98
2550	Xenophon	25/08/2015	Defence procurement—Competitive evaluation process	10/11/2015	77
2551	Xenophon	25/08/2015	Future submarine project—Competitive evaluation process—France	18/11/2015	85
2552	Xenophon	25/08/2015	Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee estimate hearings—Question no. 30—Model developed by Macroeconomics	18/09/2015	24
2553	Xenophon	25/08/2015	Land400 Phase 2 project—Time extension for tender process	18/09/2015	24
2564	Xenophon	02/09/2015	Future submarine project—Combat system selection	21/10/2015	49
2565	Xenophon	02/09/2015	Future submarine project—Command and control system—Competitive evaluation process	21/10/2015	49
2566	Xenophon	02/09/2015	Collins Class submarine—Combat system—Hardware and software upgrade	21/10/2015	49
2567	Xenophon	02/09/2015	Future submarine project—Joint Program Office	21/10/2015	49
2568	Xenophon	02/09/2015	Collins Class submarine—Project SEA 1439 Phase 5B2—Contracts and status of program	21/10/2015	49
2569	Xenophon	02/09/2015	Collins Class submarine—Project SEA 1439 Phase 6—Contracts and status of program	21/10/2015	49
2598	Xenophon	12/11/2015	Collins Class submarine—BYG-1 combat system—Answer to Question on notice no. 2487	22/12/2015	40
2599	Xenophon	12/11/2015	SEA 1000 project—Contracts to United States Navy—Purpose and scope	03/12/2015	21
2600	Xenophon	12/11/2015	SEA 1000 project—Contracts to Babcock Integrated Technology Australia—Purpose and scope	22/12/2015	40
2601	Xenophon	12/11/2015	SEA 1000 project—Contracts to Ernst and Young—Corporate advice	22/12/2015	40
2602	Xenophon	12/11/2015	SEA 1000 project—Contracts to Ernst and Young—Procurement of skill sets	03/12/2015	21
2603	Xenophon	12/11/2015	SEA 1000 project—Expert advisory panel contracts—Details	03/12/2015	21
2604	Xenophon	12/11/2015	SEA 1000 project—Contracts to KPMG—Nature of services	22/12/2015	40
2605	Xenophon	12/11/2015	SEA 1000 project—Contracts to KPMG—Procurement of skill sets	03/12/2015	21
2606	Xenophon	12/11/2015	Contract notice CN3300884—Independent review of SEA 1000 cost estimation—Tender process	22/12/2015	40
2607	Xenophon	12/11/2015	Collins Class submarines—Question on notice no. 2566—APB software	22/12/2015	40
2608	Xenophon	12/11/2015	SEA 3036 Pacific Patrol Boat program—Timeframe	28/01/2016	77
2609	Xenophon	12/11/2015	Defence shipbuilding programs—Techport—Infrastructure capabilities	22/12/2015	40
2625	Whish-Wilson	20/11/2015	Australian unmanned aircraft systems—Purchase, location and use	22/12/2015	32
2627	Ludlam	20/11/2015	Foreign affairs—South China Sea—United States of America Navy patrols	22/12/2015	32
2628	Ludlam	20/11/2015	Foreign affairs—South China Sea—United States of America Navy patrols	22/12/2015	32
2629	Ludlam	20/11/2015	Foreign affairs—South China Sea—United States of America Navy patrols	22/12/2015	32
2666	Wong	01/12/2015	Administration—Information and advertising campaigns—Details and spending	28/01/2016	58
2688	Wong	01/12/2015	Administration—Advertising and communications—Contracted companies	07/04/2016	128
2710	Wong	01/12/2015	Administration—Advertising and communications—Funding	28/01/2016	58
2747	Wong	01/12/2015	Ministerial staff—Mr Alastair Furnival—Communication with Minister and department	LAPSED	136
2769	Collins	02/12/2015	Special Purpose Aircraft—KC-30 jet—Cost and design	29/01/2016	58
2770	Collins	02/12/2015	Special Purpose Aircraft—KC-30 jet—Cost and design	29/01/2016	58
2798	Xenophon	15/12/2015	Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group—Workforce and consultants	09/02/2016	56
2799	Xenophon	15/12/2015	Future submarine project—Procurement and tender process—Australian industry involvement	22/02/2016	69
2842	Wong	16/12/2015	Travel—Norfolk Island—Overnight travel by Mr Jamie Briggs MP and staff	09/02/2016	55
2855	Wong	16/12/2015	Administration—Special Purpose Aircraft—Passenger manifest	28/01/2016	43
2887	Wong	16/12/2015	Administration—Freedom of Information requests—Notification within statutory deadline	28/01/2016	43
2900	Xenophon	13/01/2016	Cultana Army Training Area—Expansion project—Contracts and status of work	09/02/2016	27
2901	Xenophon	13/01/2016	Cultana Army Training Area—Possible training area for United States Marines and use by Royal Australian Regiment	09/02/2016	27
2904	Lambie	14/01/2016	Operation OKRA (Iraq)—Deployment of bombs—Use and impact	16/03/2016	62
2906	Lambie	15/01/2016	Combat deaths in Afghanistan—Queensland coronial inquest	LAPSED	91
2947	Wong	19/02/2016	Australian Government Charging Framework—Cost-recovery activities	LAPSED	56
2962	Xenophon	29/02/2016	Health care services—Medibank Health Solutions—Contracts with the Department of Defence	LAPSED	46
2965	Rhiannon	03/03/2016	Defence White Paper—Purchase of military hardware and software—Israeli suppliers	LAPSED	43
2994	McLucas	15/03/2016	Defence exercises—Shoalwater Bay—Location and transportation of assets	LAPSED	31
3053	Wong	04/04/2016	Income tax—Reduction in Commonwealth income tax—Collection of tax by state governments	LAPSED	11

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