Friday, 31 May 1985 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hansard 1985 FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT (FIRST PERIOD) The House of Representatives, on 23 May 1985, adjourned to 20 August 1985, unless Mr Speaker fixed an earlier day of meeting. Mr Speaker summoned the House of Representatives to meet on Friday, 31 May 1985, at 3.00 p.m. Mr SPEAKER (Hon. Harry Jenkins) took the chair at 3 p.m., and read prayers. Motion (by Mr Young) proposed: That- (1) standing order 48A, as amended by sessional order, be suspended for this sitting, and (2) so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the following items of business taking precedence of all other business for this sitting: (a) the reporting and consideration forthwith of a message from the Senate relating to the Repatriation Legislation Amendment Bill; (b) a special adjournment motion; (c) a motion for leave of absence to all Members, and (d) a motion for adjournment of the House. Mr PEACOCK(Kooyong-Leader of the Opposition)(3.02) —I move the following amendment: That- after paragraph (2) (a), the following paragraphs be inserted: (aa) a period of questions without notice for one hour; Mr Young —An hour? Mr PEACOCK —For one hour. We just want to hear this explanation about jellyback. We want to hear jellyback and boofhead together. I continue: (ab) discussion of the matter of public importance submitted by the Leader of the Opposition today; and (ac) debates to be initiated in respect of: (i) the assets test changes; (ii) the $1 billion provisional tax miscalculation; (iii) the severe capital gains tax proposed by the Treasurer; and (iv) the depreciation in value of the Australian dollar. I move that amendment today because this Government is engaging in an abuse of the Parliament unprecedented in the Commonwealth's history. In a profligate waste of tens of thousands of the taxpayers' dollars this Government has recalled the House during the recess, while trying to evade the scrutiny of the House in session and suppressing Question Time and the discussion of matters of public importance. Now, interestingly enough, the Government is scurrying out of the Senate, leaving in limbo at least 18 Bills, 16 of which it has classified as essential. Not only do those opposite mismanage the Government and the Parliament and have to get us to come back, but 18 pieces of legislation, 16 of which they had classified as essential, will not even go through the Parliament. You will need to do more than what you are doing now. Mr SPEAKER —Order! I remind honourable members on my right that they are in the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Australia, not in the Canadian Parliament. I ask them to desist from banging their desks. Mr PEACOCK —I think it is fair to say that this Government, comprising small and diminished men, attempts to use the House of Representatives of the people of Australia as if it were an adjunct of the Enmore branch of the Australian Labor Party. There is no doubt that this Prime Minister (Mr Hawke) is trying to apply to this Parliament the lessons in political control that he has learned by attending the right wing factions of his own Party and the lessons handed down to him, seemingly, by his new tutor, the present Treasurer (Mr Keating), who is, after all, the man who presided over the New South Wales ALP in its most tarnished hours. The Treasurer is so totally seized of his Prime Minister's decisiveness that the story doing the rounds of the ALP in this building is that he calls his Prime Minister 'jellyback'-presumably, with all the Treasurer's normal expletives deleted. Mr Hunt —Who does? Mr PEACOCK —The Treasurer. That is the first thing I was asked at a Press conference today. Today, respect for the forms of the House requires the amendment of the motion before the Chair so that the House can proceed with its Question Time and with its debate on a matter of public importance. Today, form is not the only matter at stake. Today, form follows substance. Today, the substance is the Government's accountability to the House of Representatives. Since this House rose a week ago, we have had a further decline in the dollar, the announcement of the capital gains taxing, the fiddles with the assets test and numerous other elements that deserve to be discussed. On only two previous occasions in the nation's history has the Parliament been recalled for a sitting such as this on a day other than that specified in the special adjournment motion. The first was in 1940 in the dark days of military threat to this country, when the Parliament was recalled to consider Australia's national security; and the second was in 1975 when the financial scandals surrounding the Whitlam Government forced it to try to account to the nation. Now we know that it is being written that there is a whiff of Whitlam in the air. That is the only way that one could equate the recalling of this Parliament with that loan scandal. The Whitlam Government's attempt to arrest its political haemorrhaging was futile and so too will be the nonsense that is being carried out here today. This session was called today because the Government failed to consult with the veterans organisations before changing the entitlements of Australia's own veterans. Because of this breach of trust, the Senate amended the Government's legislation to impose a six months sunset clause to compel the Government belatedly to meet its promise to consult with the veterans associations. So the Government, as a consequence of its breach of promise, has recalled the House. I have indicated the sorts of issues that ought to be dealt with, the sorts of matters that have arisen since the House of Representatives adjourned. First of all, within about 36 hours of the House rising, the Minister for Social Security (Mr Howe) introduced administrative changes to the assets test. He would not indicate to this Parliament that the old inequities which made the assets test a national disgrace are left unchanged and he would not indicate that the assets test itself is an anomaly, inherently unjust, unfair, discriminatory against one section of the community, and for that reason will be abolished by us-not amended, not tinkered with, not fiddled with behind the scenes to continue the inequities. Why did the Government skulk away and leave it until the weekend after the House rose to announce those administrative changes? It is because it was not prepared to defend them in this Parliament. The Government is not prepared to answer questions on the assets test today because it knows what the assets test has cost and what it ought to have cost because of its unfairness. In the last two days we have learned about the capital gains tax. During the election campaign I went around the country saying, 'As certain as night follows day you will get a capital gains tax' and the people of Australia are getting it. They now know that, as certain as an express train coming at them, the Government will dump a capital gains tax on them. Why will the Government not discuss it with us today? Why will it not give us time to ask the Treasurer why he has got death duties as well as this capital gains tax in the present proposal? That is the present proposal. The Government knows that the demands for a capital gains tax are by the Australian Council of Trade Unions, by the Left, and by the Centre Left; they want death duties and gift duties. The Government is wrapping them up in the proposal that the Treasurer's office, with some extraordinary degree of political sagacity, leaked to the newspapers for publication yesterday. This is only the start of the matters that ought to be discussed. What about the continuing decline of the dollar? The decline has been brought about by the assessments made of the international community of old jellyback's economic policies. If jellyback has not got the spine to come in here today and defend his Government we at least have got the guts to stand up and say to the people of Australia: 'These matters have to be discussed'. I do not know why the Treasurer referred to him as jellyback in regard to the performance of the Parliament to date; I would have chosen worse terminology, but I would like to hear from the Treasurer why he did so. Was it the twists and turns on tertiary fees? Was it the twists and turns on taxation? I do not know. The House is entitled to an explanation of the obvious deep-seated division in the ranks of the Government between the Treasurer and the Prime Minister. Mr SPEAKER —Order! The Leader of the Opposition's time has expired. Is the amendment seconded? Mr HOWARD(Bennelong)(3.12) —Mr Speaker, I second the amendment. There is another reason, in addition to those listed by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Peacock), why we are being denied Question Time today. It is to be found on the front page of the Australian Financial Review. The Prime Minister (Mr Hawke) has been busy leaking against his Treasurer (Mr Keating). That is what has been happening. He does not like the fact that over the last few weeks the Treasurer has been getting some good headlines. I know what goes on in that corner office when Treasurers start getting good headlines. I can tell honourable members that. I have not the slightest doubt that those minder mates of the Prime Minister have come in and said: 'Hey, Bob, this is getting a bit out of hand'. After all, the Treasurer is supposed to be the Prime Minister's supporter; he is not supposed to be the Prime Minister's guider or leader. The Prime Minister cannot tolerate a situation where every day he is muttering out of the side of his mouth: 'I do not know whether he is in or out of the cart. I do not know whether he is with me or against me on taxation reform'. His minders are, no doubt, saying to him: 'Look, you used to be Mr 74 per cent. The only way you are going to get back to anything like it is for you to put this down. You cannot have people running around saying that the Treasurer is leading you by the nose. I will tell you what you have got to do. You have got to go to the members of the Press and tell them how tough you were in dealing with the Premiers. That is what you have got to do. You have got to say that you went in there, lined them up and said: ''I will have none of this Treasury weakness. I am going to demand that we go to the Premiers Conference with a really tough line on the States. We are really going to hold them back. We are really going to screw them down. We are really going to demontrate how strong we are. In the process we are going to tell them all that Bob did it; that if it had not been for the strength displayed by the Prime Minister over his permissive Treasurer, this tough line would not have been taken''. The reality is that we saw in this morning's Press the clearest possible evidence that this Prime Minister is taking a lunge at the person who has been the closest ally in his Government. Everybody knows that when open conflict develops between Prime Ministers and Treasurers in government, those governments are in very big trouble. Mr O'Neil —You would know. Mr HOWARD —That is right. As far as I am concerned, this is the best possible example that we have had in a long time of this occurring. We have seen on the front page of the Australian Financial Review a very dramatic illustration of this Prime Minister's craven populism, his frantic inability to accept a reduction in his personal popularity. It is an illustration that he is lurching from one poll which reduces his popularity and his esteem to another. He cannot stand the credit and the publicity that his Treasurer gets for the courage that he is displaying in pushing ahead on matters related to good taxation reform. What does the Prime Minister do? He resorts to the cheap device of going to the front page of the Australian Financial Review, beating his chest and saying: 'Wasn't I tough, wasn't I clever? The Treasurer wanted to be weak but I was prepared to be strong. I was prepared to take those Premiers on. I was prepared to tell them what their duty was and the Treasurer was not prepared to do that.' I think that is the clearest sign yet of how nervous this Prime Minister is about his devalued authority. We hear talk about the devaluation of our dollar. The devalued authority of the Prime Minister, of his leadership, his esteem and his respect, have really been brought home today when he has resorted to the cheap and demeaning device of deliberately leaking a story that is meant to be damaging to the man who has given him more respectability and more support within his own Government than any other member of that Government. Mr YOUNG(Port Adelaide-Leader of the House)(3.18) —The Government will not agree to the Opposition's amendment. We are somewhat persuaded in our opinion by the Opposition's lack of performance at Question Time over the last three months. It has been unable to fill out 45 minutes of Question Time for the last three months; so it is showing a fair bit of audacity to ask for an hour today. In fact, a quick check of the records shows that the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Peacock), the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Howard) and the Leader of the National Party (Mr Sinclair) have asked 45 per cent of all the questions that have come from the other side. They have not made one dint on the Government in the three months in which this House has been sitting. I would have thought that the most positive way this Parliament might have exercised its voice today would have been to congratulate the Prime Minister (Mr Hawke) and the Treasurer (Mr Keating) for the work they did yesterday on behalf of all the people of Australia. That was not something that the honourable member for Bennelong-the $9.6 billion man-was able to achieve during his term as Treasurer because of the malice of Mal. It is not the whiff of Whitlam that we are worried about; it is the perfume of the colt from Kooyong. That is what we on the front bench of this side of the House cannot get over. We are here today because the Senate has amended a piece of essential legislation which was part of the Government's economic statement. We are here because of actions that were taken by the Opposition, not actions that were taken by the Government. We are here to deal with the matter that has been presented to the Parliament. Nothing the Opposition has said in the last three months has influenced the way in which this Government is determining to make decisions on behalf of all Australians. One of the great benefits of bringing the House together is that we are able to put on notice and put on display this feeble Opposition. Every time Opposition members are on display it becomes automatic that our term in office will be prolonged. Every time people are able to witness the inadequacy of the Opposition it is of advantage to us. The Opposition wants an hour for Question Time. What a joke! Any observer of Parliament who looks at Question Time over the last three months will see that the Opposition has not made any dint at all in the Government. It is absolutely ludicrous. As I have said, we shall deal with the business that we have come here to deal with. I move: That the question be now put. Question put. The House divided. (Mr Speaker-Hon. Harry Jenkins) Ayes . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Noes . . . . . . . . . . . 57 —— Majority . . . . . . . . . 22 —— Baldwin, P. J. Hurford, C. J.Beazley, K. C. Jacobi, R.Beddall, D. P. Jakobsen, C. A.Bilney, G. N. Jones, BarryBlanchard, C. A. Keating, P. J.Blewett, N. Kelly, R. J.Bowen, Lionel Kent, L.Brown, John Keogh, L. J.Brown, Robert Lamb, A. H.Brumby, J. M. Langmore, J. V.Campbell, G. Lee, M.Charles, D. E. Lindsay, E. J.Charlesworth, R. I. McHugh, J.Child, J. McLeay, LeoChynoweth, R. L. Maher, M. J.Cleeland, P. R. Martin, S. P.Cohen, B. Mayer, H.Cross, M. D. Mildren, J. B.Cunningham, B. T. (Teller) Milton, P.Darling, E. E. Morris, AllanDawkins, J. S. Morris, PeterDubois, S. G. Mountford, J. G.Duffy, M. J. O'Keefe, N. P.Duncan, P. O'Neil, L. R. T.Edwards, Ronald Price, L. R. S.Fatin, W. F. Punch, G. F.Fitzgibbon, E. J. Saunderson, J.Free, R. V. Scholes, G. G. D.Gayler, J. Scott, J. L.Gear, G. Simmons, D. W.Gorman, R. N. J. Snow, J. H.Grace, E. L. Staples, P. R.Griffiths, A. G. Theophanous, A. C.Hand, G. L. Tickner, R. E.Hawke, R. J. L. Uren, T.Hayden, W. G. West, S. J.Holding, A. C. Willis, R.Hollis, C. Wright, K. W.Howe, B. L. Young, M. J.Humphreys, B. C. (Teller) Adermann, A. E. Hodgman, W. M.Aldred, K. J. Howard, J. W.Andrew, J. N. Hunt, R. J. D.Blunt, C. W. Jull, D. F.Braithwaite, R. A. Katter, R. C.Brown, N. A. McArthur, F. S.Burr, M. A. McGauran, P. J.Cadman, A. G. MacKellar, M. J. R.Cameron, Donald McVeigh, D. T.Cameron, Ewen (Teller) Macphee, I. M.Cameron, Ian Millar, P. C.Cobb, M. R. Moore, J. C.Coleman, W. P. Nehl, G. B.Connolly, D. M. Peacock, A. S.Conquest, B. J. Porter, J. R.Dobie, J. D. M. Reith, P. K.Downer, A. J. G. Robinson, IanDrummond, P. H. Rocher, A. C.Edwards Harry Ruddock, P. M.Everingham, P. A. E. Shack, P. D.Fife, W. C. Sharp, J.Fischer, Tim Shipton, R. F.Fisher, Peter Sinclair, I. McC.Goodluck, B. J. Tuckey, C. W.Hall, Steele Watson, DavidHalverson, R. G. Webster, A. P.Hawker, D. P. M. White, P. N. D.Hicks, N. J. (Teller) Wilson, I. B. C.Hodges, J. C. Klugman, R. E. Sullivan, K. J.Kerin, J. C. Beale, J. Question so resolved in the affirmative. Question put: That the amendment (Mr Peacock's) be agreed to. The House divided. (Mr Speaker-Hon. Harry Jenkins) Ayes . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Noes . . . . . . . . . . . 78 —— Majority . . . . . . . . . 21 —— Adermann, A. E. Hodgman, W. M.Aldred, K. J. Howard, J. W.Andrew, J. N. Hunt, R. J. D.Blunt, C. W. Jull, D. F.Braithwaite, R. A. Katter, R. C.Brown, N. A. McArthur, F. S.Burr, M. A. McGauran, P. J.Cadman, A. G. MacKellar, M. J. R.Cameron, Donald McVeigh, D. T.Cameron, Ewen (Teller) Macphee, I. M.Cameron, Ian Millar, P. C.Cobb, M. R. Moore, J. C.Coleman, W. P. Nehl, G. B.Connolly, D. M. Peacock, A. S.Conquest, B. J. Porter, J. R.Dobie, J. D. M. Reith, P. K.Downer, A. J. G. Robinson, IanDrummond, P. H. Rocher, A. C.Edwards, Harry Ruddock, P. M.Everingham, P. A. E. Shack, P. D.Fife, W. C. Sharp, J.Fischer, Tim Shipton, R. F.Fisher, Peter Sinclair, I. McC.Goodluck, B. J. Tuckey, C. W.Hall, Steele Watson, A. P.Halverson, R. G. Watson, DavidHawker, D. P. M. White, P. N. D.Hicks, N. J. (Teller) Wilson, I. B. C.Hodges, J. C. Baldwin, P. J. Humphreys, B. C. (Teller)Beazley, K. C. Hurford, C. J.Beddall, D. P. Jacobi, R.Bilney, G. N. Jakobsen, C. A.Blanchard, C. A. Jones, BarryBlewett, N. Keating, P. J.Bowen, Lionel Kelly, R. J.Brown, John Kent, L.Brown, Robert Keogh, L. J.Brumby, J. M. Lamb, A. H.Campbell, G. Langmore, J. V.Charles, D. E. Lee, M.Charlesworth, R. I. Lindsay, E. J.Child, J. McHugh, J.Chynoweth, R. L. McLeay, LeoCleeland, P. R. Maher, M. J.Cohen, B Martin, S. P.Cross, M. D. Mayer, H.Cunningham, B. T. (Teller) Mildren, J. B.Darling, E. E. Milton, P.Dawkins, J. S. Morris, AllanDubois, S. G. Morris, PeterDuffy, M. J. Mountford, J. G.Duncan, P. O'Keefe, N. P.Edwards, Ronald O'Neil, L. R. T.Fatin, W. F. Price, L. R. S.Fitzgibbon, E. J. Punch, G. F.Free, R. V. Saunderson, J.Gayler, J. Scholes, G. G. D.Gear, G. Scott, J. L.Gorman, R. N. J. Simmons, D. W.Grace, E. L. Snow, J. H.Griffiths, A. G. Staples, P. R.Hand, G. L. Theophanous, A. C.Hawke, R. J. L. Uren, T.Hayden, W. G. West, S. J.Holding, A. C. Willis, R.Hollis, C. Wright, K. W.Howe, B. L. Young, M. J. Sullivan, K. J. Klugman, R. E.Beale, J. Kerin, J. C. Question so resolved in the negative. Question put: That the motion (Mr Young's) be agreed to. The House divided. (Mr Speaker-Hon. Harry Jenkins) Ayes . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Noes . . . . . . . . . . . 56 —— Majority . . . . . . . . . 22 —— Baldwin, P. J. Humphreys, B. C. (Teller)Beazley, K. C. Hurford, C. J.Beddall, D. P. Jacobi, R.Bilney, G. N. Jakobsen, C. A.Blanchard, C. A. Jones, BarryBlewett, N. Keating, P. J.Bowen, Lionel Kelly, R. J.Brown, John Kent, L.Brown, Robert Keogh, L. J.Brumby, J. M. Lamb, A. H.Campbell, G. Langmore, J. V.Charles, D. E. Lee, M.Charlesworth, R. I. Lindsay, E. J.Child, J. McHugh, J.Chynoweth, R. L. McLeay, LeoCleeland, P. R. Maher, M. J.Cohen, B. Martin, S. P.Cross, M. D. Mayer, H.Cunningham, B. T. (Teller) Mildren, J. B.Darling, E. E. Milton, P.Dawkins, J. S. Morris, AllanDubois, S. G. Morris, PeterDuffy, M. J. Mountford, J. G.Duncan, P. O'Keefe, N. P.Edwards, Ronald O'Neil, L. R. T.Fatin, W. F. Price, L. R. S.Fitzgibbon, E. J. Punch, G. F.Free, R. V. Saunderson, J.Gayler, J. Scholes, G. G. D.Gear, G. Scott, J. L.Gorman, R. N. J. Simmons, D. W.Grace, E. L. Snow, J. H.Griffiths, A. G. Staples, P. R.Hand, G. L. Theophanous, A. C.Hawke, R. J. L. Uren, T.Hayden, W. G. West, S. J.Holding, A. C. Willis, R.Hollis, C. Wright, K. W.Howe, B. L. Young, M. J. Adermann, A. E. Hodges, J. C.Aldred, K. J. Hodgman, W. M.Andrew, J. N. Howard, J. W.Blunt, C. W. Hunt, R. J. D.Braithwaite, R. A. Jull, D. F.Brown, N. A. Katter, R. C.Burr, M. A. McArthur, F. S.Cadman, A. G. McGauran, P. J.Cameron, Donald Mackellar, M. J. R.Cameron, Ewen (Teller) McVeigh, D. T.Cameron, Ian Macphee, I. M.Cobb, M. R. Millar, P. C.Coleman, W. P. Moore, J. C.Connolly, D. M. Nehl, G. B.Conquest, B. J. Peacock, A. S.Dobie, J. D. M. Porter, J. R.Downer, A. J. G. Reith, P. K.Drummond, P. H. Rocher, A. C.Edwards, Harry Ruddock, P. M.Everingham, P. A. E. Shack, P. D.Fife, W. C. Sharp, J.Fischer, Tim Shipton, R. F.Fisher, Peter Sinclair, I. McC.Goodluck, B. J. Tuckey, C. W.Hall, Steele Watson, DavidHalverson, R. G. Webster, A. P.Hawker, D. P. M. White, P. N. D.Hicks, N. J. (Teller) Wilson, I. B. C. Klugman, R. E. Sullivan, K. J.Kerin, J. C. Beale, J. Question so resolved in the affirmative. Bill returned from the Senate with an amendment. Ordered that the amendment be taken into consideration in Committee of the Whole House forthwith. Consideration of Senate's amendment. Senate's amendment- Page 26, after clause 71, add the following new clause: ''Cessation of operation of certain provisions ''72. (1) Section 16, sub-sections 17 (2), 19 (2), 21 (2) 23 (2) and 24 (2), sections 25 and 32, Part IV, sub-sections 54 (2) and 61 (2) and sections 69, 70 and 71 shall cease to be in force at the expiration of 6 months after the commencement of this Act. ''(2) When provisions of this Act cease to be in force by virtue of sub-section (1), the relevant Acts shall have effect as if those Acts had been amended by those provisions. ''(3) After the expiration of 6 months after the commencement of this Act, the relevant Acts apply, in accordance with sub-sections (1) and (2), to and in relation to- (a) decisions of the Commission in respect of claims for pension where consideration of the claims by the Commission commenced after the expiration of that period; (b) decisions of the Veterans' Review Board in respect of reviews of decisions of the Commission referred to in paragraph (a); and (c) decisions of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in respect of reviews of decisions of the Commission referred to in paragraph (a) or reviews of decisions of the Veterans' Review Board in substitution for decisions of the Commission so referred to. ''(4) In this section, 'relevant Acts' means the Acts referred to in section 65.''. Motion (by Mr Scholes) proposed: That the amendment be agreed to. Motion (by Mr Scholes) put: That the question be now put. The Committee divided. (The Chairman-Mrs J. Child) Ayes . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Noes . . . . . . . . . . . 56 —— Majority . . . . . . . . . 21 —— Baldwin, P. J. Hurford, C. J.Beazley, K. C. Jacobi, R.Beddall, D. P. Jakobsen, C. A.Bilney, G. N. Jones, BarryBlanchard, C. A. Keating, P. J.Blewett, N. Kelly, R. J.Bowen, Lionel Kent, L.Brown, John Keogh, L. J.Brown, Robert Lamb, A. H.Brumby, J. M. Langmore, J. V.Campbell, G. Lee, M.Charles, D. E. Lindsay, E. J.Charlesworth, R. I. McHugh, J.Chynoweth, R. L. McLeay, LeoCleeland, P. R. Maher, M. J.Cohen, B. Martin, S. P.Cross, M. D. Mayer, H.Cunningham, B. T. (Teller) Mildren, J. B.Darling, E. E. Milton, P.Dawkins, J. S. Morris, AllanDubois, S. G. Morris, PeterDuffy, M. J. Mountford, J. G.Duncan, P. O'Keefe, N. P.Edwards, Ronald O'Neil, L. R. T.Fatin, W. F. Price, L. R. S.Fitzgibbon, E. J. Punch, G. F.Free, R. V. Saunderson, J.Gayler, J. Scholes, G. G. D.Gear, G. Scott, J. L.Gorman, R. N. J. Simmons, D. W.Grace, E. L. Snow, J. H.Griffiths, A. G. Staples, P. R.Hand, G. L. Theophanous, A. C.Hawke, R. J. L. Uren, T.Hayden, W. G. West, S. J.Holding, A. C. Willis, R.Hollis, C. Wright, K. W.Howe, B. L. Young, M. J.Humphreys, B. C. (Teller) Adermann, A. E. Hodges, J. C.Aldred, K. J. Hodgman, W. M.Andrew, J. N. Howard, J. W.Blunt, C. W. Hunt, R. J. D.Braithwaite, R. A. Jull, D. F.Brown, N. A. Katter, R. C.Burr, M. A. McArthur, F. S.Cadman, A. G. McGauran, P. J.Cameron, Donald MacKellar, M. J. R.Cameron, Ewen (Teller) McVeigh, D. T.Cameron, Ian Macphee, I. M.Cobb, M. R. Millar, P. C.Coleman, W. P. Moore, J. C.Connolly, D. M. Nehl, G. B.Conquest, B. J. Peacock, A. S.Dobie, J. D. M. Porter, J. R.Downer, A. J. G. Reith, P. K.Drummond, P. H. Rocher, A. C.Edwards, Harry Ruddock, P. M.Everingham, P. A. E. Shack, P. D.Fife, W. C. Sharp, J.Fischer, Tim Shipton, R. F.Fisher, Peter Sinclair, I. McC.Goodluck, B. J. Tuckey, C. W.Hall, Steele Watson, DavidHalverson, R. G. Webster, A. P.Hawker, D. P. M. White, P. N. D.Hicks, N. J. (Teller) Wilson, I. B. C. Klugman, R. E. Sullivan, K. J.Kerin, J. C. Beale, J. Question so resolved in the affirmative. Original question resolved in the affirmative. The CHAIRMAN —The question now is: 'That I report a resolution to the House'. Mr Hodgman-Madam Chair- The CHAIRMAN —There is no debate on this. Mr Hodgman-On a point of order, I submit that there can be debate as to whether you report the resolution to the House now or at a later time. I submit that it is a substantive question as to whether you report the resolution now or at that time. The CHAIRMAN —Under standing order 86 there is no debate. Resolution reported. Adoption Of Report Motion (by Mr Scholes) proposed: That the report be adopted. Mr HODGMAN(Denison)(3.47) —Mr Speaker- Motion (by Mr Scholes) agreed to: That the question be now put. Question put: That the report be adopted. The House divided. (Mr Speaker-Hon. Harry Jenkins) Ayes . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Noes . . . . . . . . . . . 56 —— Majority . . . . . . . . . 22 —— Baldwin, P. J. Humphreys, B. C. (Teller)Beazley, K. C. Hurford, C. J.Beddall, D. P. Jacobi, R.Bilney, G. N. Jakobsen, C. A.Blanchard, C. A. Jones, BarryBlewett, N. keating, P. J.Bowen, Lionel Kelly, R. J.Brown, John Kent, L.Brown, Robert Keogh, L. J.Brumby, J. M. Lamb, A. H.Campbell, G. Langmore, J. V.Charles, D. E. Lee, M.Charlesworth, R. I. Lindsay, E. J.Child, J. McHugh, J.Chynoweth, R. L. McLeay, LeoCleeland, P. R. Maher, M. J.Cohen, B. Martin, S. P.Cross, M. D. Mayer, H.Cunningham, B. T. (Teller) Mildren, J. B.Darling, E. E. Milton, P.Dawkins, J. S. Morris, AllanDubois, S. G. Morris, PeterDuffy, M. J. Mountford, J. G.Duncan, P. O'Keefe, N. P.Edwards, Ronald O'Neil, L. R. T.Fatin, W. F. Price, L. R. S.Fitzgibbon, E. J. Punch, G. F.Free, R. V. Saunderson, J.Gayler, J. Scholes, G. G. D.Gear, G. Scott, J. L.Gorman, R. N. J. Simmons, D. W.Grace, E. L. Snow, J. H.Griffiths, A. G. Staples, P. R.Hand, G. L. Theophanous, A. C.Hawke, R. J. L. Uren, T.Hayden, W. G. West, S. J.Holding, A. C. Willis, R.Hollis, C. Wright, K. W.Howe, B. L. Young, M. J. Adermann, A. E. Hodges, J. C.Aldred, K. J. Hodgman, W. M.Andrew, J. N. Howard, J. W.Blunt, C. W. Hunt, R. J. D.Braithwaite, R. A. Jull, D. F.Brown, N. A. Katter, R. C.Burr, M. A. McArthur, F. S.Cadman, A. G. McGauran, P. J.Cameron, Donald Mackellar, M. J. R.Cameron, Ewen (Teller) McVeigh, D. T.Cameron, Ian Macphee, I. M.Cobb, M. R. Millar, P. C.Coleman, W. P. Moore, J. C.Connolly, D. M. Nehl, G. B.Conquest, B. J. Peacock, A. S.Dobie, J. D. M. Porter, J. R.Downer, A. J. G. Reith, P. K.Drummond, P. H. Rocher, A. C.Edwards, Harry Ruddock, P. M.Everingham, P. A. E. Shack, P. D.Fife, W. C. Sharp, J.Fischer, Tim Shipton, R. F.Fisher, Peter Sinclair, I. McC.Goodluck, B. J. Tuckey, C. W.Hall, Steele Watson, DavidHalverson, R. G. Webster, A. P.Hawker, D. P. M. White, P. N. D.Hicks, N. J. (Teller) Wilson, I. B. C. Klugman, R. E. Sullivan, K. J.Kerin, J. C. Beale, J. Question so resolved in the affirmative. Motion (by Mr Young) proposed: That the House, at its rising, adjourn until Tuesday, 20 August 1985, unless otherwise called together by Mr Speaker or, in the event of Mr Speaker being unavailable, the Chairman of Committees. Mr SINCLAIR(New England-Leader of the National Party of Australia)(3.54) —Mr Speaker- Motion (by Mr Young) put: That the question be now put. The House divided. (Mr Speaker-Hon. Harry Jenkins) Ayes . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Noes . . . . . . . . . . . 56 —— Majority . . . . . . . . . 22 —— Baldwin, P. J. Humphreys, B. C. (Teller)Beazley, K. C. Hurford, C. J.Beddall, D. P. Jacobi, R.Bilney, G. N. Jakobsen, C. A.Blanchard, C. A. Jones, BarryBlewett, N. Keating, P. J.Bowen, Lionel Kelly, R. J.Brown, John Kent, L.Brown, Robert Keogh, L. J.Brumby, J. M. Lamb, A. H.Campbell, G. Langmore, J. W.Charles, D. E. Lee, M.Charlesworth, R. I. Lindsay, E. J.Child, J. McHugh, J.Chynoweth, R. L. McLeay, LeoCleeland, P. R. Maher, M. J.Cohen, B. Martin, S. P.Cross, M. D. Mayer, H.Cunningham, T. T. (Teller) Mildren, J. B.Darling, E. E. Milton, P.Dawkins, J. S. Morris, AllanDubois, S. G. Morris, PeterDuffy, M. J. Mountford, J. G.Duncan, P. O'Keefe, N. P.Edwards, Ronald O'Neil, L. R. T.Fatin, W. F. Price, L. R. S.Fitzgibbon, E. J. Punch, G. F.Free, R. V. Saunderson, J.Gayler, J. Scholes, G. G. D.Gear, G. Scott, J. L.Gorman, R. N. J. Simmons, D. W.Grace, E. L. Snow, J. H.Griffiths, A. G. Staples, P. R.Hand, G. L. Theophanous, A. C.Hawke, R. J. L. Uren, T.Hayden, W. G. West, S. J.Holding, A. C. Willis, R.Hollis, C. Wright, K. W.Howe, B. L. Young, M. J. Adermann, A. E. Hodges, J. C.Aldred, K. J. Hodgman, W. M.Andrew, J. N. Howard, J. W.Blunt, C. W. Hunt, R. J. D.Braithwaite, R. A. Jull, D. F.Brown, N. A. Katter, R. C.Burr, M. A. McArthur, F. S.Cadman, A. G. McGauran, P. J.Cameron, Donald Mackellar, M. J. R.Cameron, Ewen (Teller) McVeigh, D. T.Cameron, Ian Macphee, I. M.Cobb, M. R. Millar, P. C.Coleman, W. P. Moore, J. C.Connolly, D. M. Nehl, G. B.Conquest, B. J. Peacock, A. S.Dobie, J. D. M. Porter, J. R.Downer, A. J. G. Reith, P. K.Drummond, P. H. Rocher, A. C.Edwards, Harry Ruddock, P. M.Everingham, P. A. E. Shack, P. D.Fife, W. C. Sharp, J.Fischer, Tim Shipton, R. F.Fisher, Peter Sinclair, I. McC.Goodluck, B. J. Tuckey, C. W.Hall, Steele Watson, DavidHalverson, R. G. Webster, A. P.Hawker, D. P. M. White, P. N. D.Hicks, N. J. (Teller) Wilson, I. B. C. Klugman, R. E. Sullivan, K. J.Kerin, J. C. Beale, J. Question so resolved in the affirmative. Original question resolved in the affirmative. Motion (by Mr Young) put: That leave of absence be given to every member of the House of Representatives from the determination of this sitting of the House to the date of its next sitting. The House divided. (Mr Speaker-Hon. Harry Jenkins) Ayes . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Noes . . . . . . . . . . . 56 —— Majority . . . . . . . . . 22 —— Baldwin, P. J. Humphreys, B. C. (Teller)Beazley, K. C. Hurford, C. J.Beddall, D. P. Jacobi, R.Bilney, G. N. Jakobsen, C. A.Blanchard, C. A. Jones, BarryBlewett, N. Keating, P. J.Bowen, Lionel Kelly, R. J.Brown, John Kent, L.Brown, Robert Keogh, L. J.Brumby, J. M. Lamb, A. H.Campbell, G. Langmore, J. W.Charles, D. E. Lee, M.Charlesworth, R. I. Lindsay, E. J.Child, J. McHugh, J.Chynoweth, R. L. McLeay, LeoCleeland, P. R. Maher, M. J.Cohen, B. Martin, S. P.Cross, M. D. Mayer, H.Cunningham, T. T. (Teller) Mildren, J. B.Darling, E. E. Milton, P.Dawkins, J. S. Morris, AllanDubois, S. G. Morris, PeterDuffy, M. J. Mountford, J. G.Duncan, P. O'Keefe, N. P.Edwards, Ronald O'Neil, L. R. T.Fatin, W. F. Price, L. R. S.Fitzgibbon, E. J. Punch, G. F.Free, R. V. Saunderson, J.Gayler, J. Scholes, G. G. D.Gear, G. Scott, J. L.Gorman, R. N. J. Simmons, D. W.Grace, E. L. Snow, J. H.Griffiths, A. G. Staples, P. R.Hand, G. L. Theophanous, A. C.Hawke, R. J. L. Uren, T.Hayden, W. G. West, S. J.Holding, A. C. Willis, R.Hollis, C. Wright, K. W.Howe, B. L. Young, M. J. Adermann, A. E. Hodges, J. C.Aldred, K. J. Hodgman, W. M.Andrew, J. N. Howard, J. W.Blunt, C. W. Hunt, R. J. D.Braithwaite, R. A. Jull, D. F.Brown, N. A. Katter, R. C.Burr, M. A. McArthur, F. S.Cadman, A. G. McGauran, P. J.Cameron, Donald Mackellar, M. J. R.Cameron, Ewen (Teller) McVeigh, D. T.Cameron, Ian Macphee, I. M.Cobb, M. R. Millar, P. C.Coleman, W. P. Moore, J. C.Connolly, D. M. Nehl, G. B.Conquest, B. J. Peacock, A. S.Dobie, J. D. M. Porter, J. R.Downer, A. J. G. Reith, P. K.Drummond, P. H. Rocher, A. C.Edwards, Harry Ruddock, P. M.Everingham, P. A. E. Shack, P. D.Fife, W. C. Sharp, J.Fischer, Tim Shipton, R. F.Fisher, Peter Sinclair, I. McC.Goodluck, B. J. Tuckey, C. W.Hall, Steele Watson, DavidHalverson, R. G. Webster, A. P.Hawker, D. P. M. White, P. N. D.Hicks, N. J. (Teller) Wilson, I. B. C. Klugman, R. E. Sullivan, K. J.Kerin, J. C. Beale, J. Question so resolved in the affirmative. Mr SPEAKER —I call the Leader of the House. Mr PEACOCK —Are we not to be given an opportunity-- Mr SPEAKER —I call the Leader of the House. Motion (by Mr Young) proposed: That the House do now adjourn. Mr ROCHER(Curtin)(4.08) —Mr Speaker- Motion (by Mr Young) put: That the question be now put. The House divided. (Mr Speaker-Hon. Harry Jenkins) Ayes . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Noes . . . . . . . . . . . 56 —— Majority . . . . . . . . . 22 —— Baldwin, P. J. Humphreys, B. C. (Teller)Beazley, K. C. Hurford, C. J.Beddall, D. P. Jacobi, R.Bilney, G. N. Jakobsen, C. A.Blanchard, C. A. Jones, BarryBlewett, N. Keating, P. J.Bowen, Lionel Kelly, R. J.Brown, John Kent, L.Brown, Robert Keogh, L. J.Brumby, J. M. Lamb, A. H.Campbell, G. Langmore, J. W.Charles, D. E. Lee, M.Charlesworth, R. I. Lindsay, E. J.Child, J. McHugh, J.Chynoweth, R. L. McLeay, LeoCleeland, P. R. Maher, M. J.Cohen, B. Martin, S. P.Cross, M. D. Mayer, H.Cunningham, T. T. (Teller) Mildren, J. B.Darling, E. E. Milton, P.Dawkins, J. S. Morris, AllanDubois, S. G. Morris, PeterDuffy, M. J. Mountford, J. G.Duncan, P. O'Keefe, N. P.Edwards, Ronald O'Neil, L. R. T.Fatin, W. F. Price, L. R. S.Fitzgibbon, E. J. Punch, G. F.Free, R. V. Saunderson, J.Gayler, J. Scholes, G. G. D.Gear, G. Scott, J. L.Gorman, R. N. J. Simmons, D. W.Grace, E. L. Snow, J. H.Griffiths, A. G. Staples, P. R.Hand, G. L. Theophanous, A. C.Hawke, R. J. L. Uren, T.Hayden, W. G. West, S. J.Holding, A. C. Willis, R.Hollis, C. Wright, K. W.Howe, B. L. Young, M. J. Adermann, A. E. Hodges, J. C.Aldred, K. J. Hodgman, W. M.Andrew, J. N. Howard, J. W.Blunt, C. W. Hunt, R. J. D.Braithwaite, R. A. Jull, D. F.Brown, N. A. Katter, R. C.Burr, M. A. McArthur, F. S.Cadman, A. G. McGauran, P. J.Cameron, Donald Mackellar, M. J. R.Cameron, Ewen (Teller) McVeigh, D. T.Cameron, Ian Macphee, I. M.Cobb, M. R. Millar, P. C.Coleman, W. P. Moore, J. C.Connolly, D. M. Nehl, G. B.Conquest, B. J. Peacock, A. S.Dobie, J. D. M. Porter, J. R.Downer, A. J. G. Reith, P. K.Drummond, P. H. Rocher, A. C.Edwards, Harry Ruddock, P. M.Everingham, P. A. E. Shack, P. D.Fife, W. C. Sharp, J.Fischer, Tim Shipton, R. F.Fisher, Peter Sinclair, I. McC.Goodluck, B. J. Tuckey, C. W.Hall, Steele Watson, DavidHalverson, R. G. Webster, A. P.Hawker, D. P. M. White, P. N. D.Hicks, N. J. (Teller) Wilson, I. B. C. Klugman, R. E. Sullivan, K. J.Kerin, J. C. Beale, J. Question so resolved in the affirmative. Question put: That the House do now adjourn. The House divided. (Mr Speaker-Hon. Harry Jenkins) Ayes . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Noes . . . . . . . . . . . 52 —— Majority . . . . . . . . . 26 —— Baldwin, P. J. Humphreys, B. C. (Teller)Beazley, K. C. Hurford, C. J.Beddall, D. P. Jacobi, R.Bilney, G. N. Jakobsen, C. A.Blanchard, C. A. Jones, BarryBlewett, N. Keating, P. J.Bowen, Lionel Kelly, R. J.Brown, John Kent, L.Brown, Robert Keogh, L. J.Brumby, J. M. Lamb, A. H.Campbell, G. Langmore, J. V.Charles, D. E. Lee, M.Charlesworth, R. I. Lindsay, E. J.Child, J. McHugh, J.Chynoweth, R. L. McLeay, LeoCleeland, P. R. Maher, M. J.Cohen, B. Martin, S. P.Cross, M. D. Mayer, H.Cunningham, B. T. (Teller) Mildren, J. B.Darling, E. E. Milton, P.Dawkins, J. S. Morris, AllanDubois, S. G. Morris, PeterDuffy, M. J. Mountford, J. G.Duncan, P. O'Keefe, N. P.Edwards, Ronald O'Neil, L. R. T.Fatin, W. F. Price, L. R. S.Fitzgibbon, E. J. Punch, G. F.Free, R. V. Saunderson, J.Gayler, J. Scholes, G. G. D.Gear, G. Scott, J. L.Gorman, R. N. J. Simmons, D. W.Grace, E. L. Snow, J. H.Griffiths, A. G. Staples, P. R.Hand, G. L. Theophanous, A. C.Hawke, R. J. L. Uren, T.Hayden, W. G. West, S. J.Holding, A. C. Willis, R.Hollis, C. Wright, K. W.Howe, B. L. Young, M. J. Adermann, A. E. Hodgman, W. M.Aldred, K. J. Howard, J. W.Andrew, J. N. Hunt, R. J. D.Blunt, C. W. Jull, D. F.Braithwaite, R. A. Katter, R. C.Brown, N. A. McArthur, F. S.Burr, M. A. McGauran, P. J.Cadman, A. G. MacKellar, M. J. R.Cameron, Donald McVeigh, D. T.Cameron, Ewen (Teller) Macphee, I. M.Cameron, Ian Millar, P. C.Cobb, M. R. Moore, J. C.Coleman, W. P. Nehl, G. B.Connolly, D. M. Peacock, A. S.Conquest, B. J. Porter, J. R.Dobie, J. D. M. Reith, P. K.Downer, A. J. G. Rocher, A. C.Drummond, P. H. Ruddock, P. M.Edwards, Harry Shack, P. D.Everingham, P. A. E. Sharp, J.Fife, W. C. Shipton, R. F.Fischer, Tim Sinclair, I. McC.Halverson, R. G. Tuckey, C. W.Hawker, D. P. M. Watson, DavidHicks, N. J. (Teller) Webster, A. P.Hodges, J. C. White, P. N. D. Klugman, R. E. Sullivan, K. J.Kerin, J. C. Beale, J. Question so resolved in the affirmative. House adjourned at 4.18 p.m. until Tuesday, 20 August 1985, at 2 p.m., in accordance with the resolution agreed to this day. The following notice was given: Mr Peacock to move- That this House censures the Government for its failure to allow proper parliamentary consideration of significant matters of major public concern. The following papers were deemed to have been presented on 31 May 1985: Air Force Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1985, Nos. 72, 73, 77. Customs Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1985, No. 76. Excise Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1985, No. 75. Lands Acquisitions Act Land acquired for Defence-Bullsbrook, WA. Statements (3) of lands acquired by agreement authorised under sub-section 7 (1). Proclamations by His Excellency the Governor-General fixing the dates on which the following Acts and sections of Acts shall come into operation- Audit Amendment Act 1979-Sub-section 36 (2) and sections 37 and 57-1 June 1985 Conciliation and Arbitration (Electricity Industry) Act 1985-31 May 1985. Judiciary Act 1903-Section 88-31 May 1985. Public Service Act-Determinations-1985-Nos. 33, 34, 36, 37. Seat of Government (Administration) Act- Ordinance-1985-No. 20-Electricity (Amendment). Regulations-1985-No. 10 (Motor Traffic Ordinance). States Grants (Petroleum Products) Act-Amendments of the schedules to the subsidy schemes in relation to the States, dated 30 May 1985. Superannuation Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1985, No. 74. Telecommunications Act-Australian Telecommunications Commission-By-laws-1985-Telecommunications (Charging Zones and Charging Districts)-Amendment No. 56. Wool Industry Act-Regulations-Statutory Rules 1985, No. 80. Mr Bilney asked Madam Acting Speaker, upon notice, on 9 May 1985: (1) How many positions are there in (a) the Senior Executive Service range and (b) the Class 11 range in each of the Parliamentary Departments under Mr Speaker's sole or joint control. (2) Which of those positions are occupied by women (a) as temporary or acting appointees and (b) as permanent appointees. (3) Will she ask Mr President if he will provide similar details in relation to the Department of the Senate. Mr Speaker-The information for each of the Parliamentary Departments is as follows: Department of the House of Representatives (1) (a) There are five Senior Executive Service equivalent positions within the Department (excludes Speaker's office staff). (b) There are twelve Clerical Administrative Class 11 positions within the Department (excludes secondments from Executive Departments and Statutory Authorities), of which one is unfilled and the occupant of another is on secondment to another Department. (2) (a) One (Class 11). (b) One (Class 11). Department of the Senate (1) (a) Senior Executive Service range-number of positions (all levels)-5. (b) Clerical Administrative positions (Class 11 range)-22. (2) (a) One position of Clerk of Committees (Class 11) (Select Committee on Volatile Substance Fumes). (b) One position of Clerk-Assistant, Senior Executive Service range (Committee Office). Joint House Department (1) (a) There are two positions which are eligible to be included in the Senior Executive Service range. These positions are: Security Controller (Level 1); Chairman, New Parliament House Interdepartmental Occupation Planning Committee (Level 1). (b) Director, House Management Director, Management Services. (2) (a) None. (b) None. Department of the Parliamentary Reporting Staff (1) (a) There is one position-Assistant Principal Parliamentary Reporter-in the Senior Executive Service range. (b) There are no positions in the Class 11 range, but there are three positions of Leader of Staff-one each for the Senate, the House of Representatives and Parliamentary Committees-on a range between the Class 11 range and the Senior Executive Service range. (2) None of these positions is occupied by a woman. Department of the Parliamentary Library (1) (a) 3. (b) 8. (2) (a) Director, Law and Government Group, Legislative Research Service (Class 11). (b) Deputy Head, Legislative Research Service (SES Level 1). The following answers to questions were circulated: (Question No. 4) Mr Jacobi asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: (1) Has his attention been drawn to estimates by criminologist Mr Allen Perry in The Advertiser of 21 May 1984, that computer crime is costing Australia $500 million a year, but that only 1 per cent or 2 per cent of computer crimes are ever detected, and even then not all crimes are reported to police or prosecuted. (2) Has his attention also been drawn to an article in Future Age of 7 May 1984, which claimed that the consensus of Australian law and crime experts is that Australian authorities are yet to find out what is actually going on with computer crime and even if they did know, there is a feeling they would not be able to tackle it effectively. (3) Is he able to say whether the Victorian Attorney-General is planning to legislate against computer-related crimes. (4) Is it a fact, as claimed by Francine McNiff in the Future Age article referred to in part (2), that the jurisdiction of State criminal courts is territorial, in that each State can determine only those offences occurring within its own geographical limits, whereas with computer crime and abuse, state and national boundaries are almost non-existent, as the user of a computer in Tasmania could quite feasibly perpetrate an abuse on a computer in Darwin, Brisbane or even Hong Kong. (5) Are there conceptual difficulties in drafting legislation to deal with computer-related crime, as claimed by the Victorian Director of Public Prosecutions, including the problems of identification, in terms of legal concept, of property that can be the subject of an offence allied to theft and the facilitating of methods of proving an offence in a court so that the very sophisticated concepts involved in computers can be understood by a lay tribunal. (6) Has his attention been drawn to reported comments of Chief Inspector Brown of the Victorian Fraud Squad that the only remedies available for computer crimes in which the computer is a target, rather than just a tool, are 'Band-Aid prosecutions', such as charging an offender with theft of the piece of paper on which he had printed the information from a computer file rather than with the theft of the information itself; if so can this be substantiated. (7) Does he have evidence to substantiate that a national solution to computer crime and an innovative approach to computer law, is needed; if so, will he urgently consider my repeated requests for a reference to the Australian Law Reform Commission on crime committed through or in connection with the use of computers. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: As stated in answer to Question No. 1356 (Hansard, 4 September 1984, page 435) the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General has this matter under active consideration. Ministers have agreed that uniform legislation is necessary in view of the transborder nature of this criminal activity. There are novel and difficult problems associated with the preparation of legislation to deal with computer-related crimes. I am confident that the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General will be able to agree on effective model legislation for enactment by all jurisdictions in Australia. As the Standing Committee is giving this matter attention I reiterate my previous advice that it would not be appropriate at this time to refer the matter to the Australian Law Reform Commission. (Question No. 7) Mr Jacobi asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: (1) Has his attention been drawn to a recent statement by his predecessor relating to the area of concern that the normal judicial process is inappropriate for the authoritative and expeditious resolution of disputes which arise under the National Takeovers Code. (2) Is it a fact that parties to a takeover litigation may have to wait for more than 6 months for the final resolution of a dispute by the High Court. (3) Will he initiate urgent discussions within the Ministerial Council for Companies and Securities with a view to setting up an expert tribunal to deal effectively and expeditiously with all disputes arising under the Takeovers Code. (4) Is it a fact that, because of the lengthy delays involved, an appellate court might find it impracticable to grant the relief sought by a plaintiff in takeover litigation even though the plaintiff's legal arguments are accepted. (5) Can he say whether parties to takover litigation with very meritorious cases have been forced to abandon appeals from dubious single judge decisions because delays within the appellate court system appear to make it extraordinarily difficult for an appellate court to satisfactorily unscramble a takeover. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) In the light of concerns such as those expressed by the honourable member, the Ministerial Council for Companies and Securities has referred to the Companies and Securities Law Review Committee for inquiry and review the questions of: (a) the appropriateness of the Companies (Acquisition of Shares) Act 1980 as a mechanism for regulating takeovers in Australia; and (b) the appropriateness of existing mechanisms for review of decisions of the National Companies and Securities Commission (NCSC), and any related matters. The Committee has given high priority to the reference on takeovers. Its review of this matter is still in progress. In view of the wide range of matters referred to it, the Committee has not yet begun work on the reference on appeals under co-operative companies and securities legislation. I do not wish to pre-empt the review on the above matters being undertaken by the Committee. However, I note that views similar to those of the honourable member and my predecessor have been expressed by Mr Jim Bain, Chairman of the Stock Exchange of Sydney, and Mr Leigh Masel, when Chairman of the NCSC. The new chairman of the NCSC, Mr Henry Bosch, is very concerned to ensure that business regulation is kept as simple as possible and that disputes arising as part of takeovers are handled speedily and expertly. The proposal of an expert tribunal may provide a suitable mechanism in that regard. In the meantime, the matter is with the Companies and Securities Law Review Committee. The Ministerial Council as a whole will consider the Committee's views as soon as they are available. (Question No. 46) Mr Blanchard asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: With which countries does Australia (a) have extradition treaties and when was each treaty last reviewed in order to test its effectiveness in modern international law and (b) not have existing extradition treaties and for what reasons. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Australia's extradition arrangements fall into four categories. 1. Australia has succeeeded to a number of treaties relating to extradition negotiated by Great Britain which may be referred to as 'inherited' treaties. Australia has 'inherited' treaties with Albania, Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, Greece, Guatamala, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, Spain, Iraq, Liberia, Luxemburg, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, San Marino, Switzerland, Thailand, Uruguay and Yugoslavia. 2. In recent years Australia has concluded modern extradition treaties with the United States of America, Italy, Sweden, Israel, Austria, and Finland. 3. The Extradition (Foreign States) Act 1966 has been applied on the basis of 'reciprocity' to Brazil, Ireland and South Africa thus enabling Australia to make requests for extradition of those countries and to consider requests for extradition by those countries. 4. The Extradition (Commonwealth Countries) Act 1966 regulates extradition between Australia and Commonwealth countries declared under the Act. Commonwealth countries declared under the Act include: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cyprus, Dominica, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Nauru, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St Christopher and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, The Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Western Samoa, Zambia, Zimbabwe. 5. 'Inherited' treaties are substantially similar in their terms and the effectiveness of many of them has been demonstrated when Australia has acceded to requests, or has itself made requests, for extradition pursuant to these treaties. Nevertheless the Extradition Task Force has identified some areas common to many inherited treaties that are archaic and approaches have been made to several countries to replace these treaties with modern treaties. All countries thus far approached have responded favourably. 6. Australia does not have extradition arrangements with a number of countries for a variety of reasons. In relation to some countries, it is considered inappropriate for political reasons to negotiate extradition treaties. The system of justice in some countries differs so markedly from the Australian system that there is no reasonable basis for negotiation. Some countries have indicated that they can give no priority to concluding extradition arrangements, which are likely to be seldom used. 7. It would not be appropriate to canvass in detail the reasons for which Australia does not have extradition arrangements with individual countries. (Question No. 52) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: What stage has been reached in the negotiations for extradition treaties with (a) Finland, (b) Denmark, (c) Norway, (d) the Federal Republic of Germany, (e) the Philippines and (f) Indonesia and when is it anticipated that each of these negotiations will be concluded. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: A treaty with the Federal Republic of Germany has been signed and awaits ratification. It is anticipated that ratification will take place this year. Instruments of ratification of a treaty with Finland were exchanged on 15 March 1985. Approaches have been made to both the Philippines and Indonesia with a view to concluding modern extradition arrangements. Australia is awaiting a response from each of these countries. Negotiations for treaties with Denmark and Norway should conclude during 1985. In relation to both there remain only minor matters to be resolved. (Question No. 53) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: (1) Which Commonwealth countries have not yet been declared to be a Commonwealth country to which Part II of the Extradition (Commonwealth Countries) Act applies. (2) Has the Government proposed taking any action to have these Commonwealth countries so declared; if so, what is that action. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) None. (b) See answer to question (a). To meet the problem of new Commonwealth countries emerging before the Regulations can be amended, Section 5 of the Extradition (Commonwealth Countries) Amendment Act 1985 enables the Permanent Head of the Department of Foreign Affairs to declare a country to be a declared Commonwealth country. (Question No. 54) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: (1) What action has the Government taken since 5 March 1983 to have an extradition treaty or a reciprocal extradition arrangement made with Ireland (Eire) and on what date did the Government take each step in this action. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: On 26 October 1984 an extradition arrangement based on reciprocity was concluded between Australia and Ireland. Since 5 March 1983 a draft extradition treaty between Ireland and Australia has been under consideration. During this period a draft model treaty which is to be used as the basis for future extradition treaty negotiations has been settled and in the context of a need for uniformity in extradition arrangements, negotiations with Ireland have now, as their basis, the draft model treaty. (Question No. 55) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: (1) What personnel were sent by the Australian Government to Ireland (Eire) to take part in the proceedings to extradite Mr Robert Trimbole. (2) What has been the cost to date of the answer to this question of those proceedings and the Government's activities ancillary to those proceedings, in particular (a) travel costs, (b) accommodation and sustenance costs, (c) salaries and allowances paid and (d) legal costs. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Mr H. Woltring, Acting Senior Advisor of the Attorney-General's Department; Mr G. Smith, of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions; P. Lawrence, B. Provost, E. Campbell and G. Marshall, of the Joint Commonwealth/State Task Force on Drug Trafficking. (2) (a) travel costs $50,041.21; (b) accommodation and sustenance $21,586.34; (c) other including allowances, stationery, telephone, stenographic and witness costs $14,370; (d) nil. (Question No. 56) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: (1) What action has the Government taken to implement the recommendations of the Stewart Royal Commission of Inquiry into Drug Trafficking relating to Australia's extradition treaties that (a) the Commonwealth Government should pursue a policy of replacing as soon as possible these old and uncertain treaties with modern treaties entered into by Australia itself with the relevant foreign states and (b) in relation to the foreign states to which the Extradition (Foreign States) Act does not yet apply it is desirable that effective treaties be concluded as soon as possible with such foreign states and that the Act be applied to them. (2) What action has the Government taken to implement recommendation 56 of the Royal Commission. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The Attorney-General's Department has in consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs settled a draft model extradition treaty. It is intended that the draft model treaty be used as a basis for commencing negotiations with both countries with which Australia has no extradition arrangements, or with which Australia has 'inherited' treaties. (2) Formulation of the draft model treaty is consistent with the Government's intention to give effect to recommendation 56 of the Stewart Royal Commission of Inquiry into Drug Trafficking. (Question No. 189) Mr Hunt asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, upon notice, on 20 March 1985. (1) Has he placed Treka Aboriginal Arts and Crafts Pty Ltd under the control of the Aboriginal Development Commission (ADC); if so, when was this decision taken. (2) Prior to this decision, was Treka Aboriginal Arts and Crafts Pty Ltd comprised of independently incorported companies which received an annual subsidy from the Aboriginal Arts Board of the Australia Council. (3) Did the Aboriginal Arts Board agree to transfer the half-yearly Treka subsidy to the Aboriginal Development Commission to administer on behalf of the company. (4) Did the ADC, under his instruction request, in November 1983, that Treka transfer all shares and assets to the ADC. (5) Were he and the ADC informed by Treka that there were legal impediments to their demands for the transfer of shares and assets under section 55 of the Aboriginal Development Commission Act 1980. (6) Did the ADC impose a requirement that Treka directors resign and replace themselves with 4 ADC Commissioners and Mr Kevin Martin of the ADC. (7) Were he and the ADC informed by Treka that (a) there were legal impediments to his demand by the ADC and (b) compliance with their demands would force the Treka directors to act in breach of their legal advice and in breach of their fiduciary duties. (8) Did Treka ask him for written instructions with indemnity in order to cover his demands that Treka be given to the ADC. (9) Did Treka place before him and the ADC a proposal for a legal arbitrator to provide legal directions for the ADC takeover of their company on 1 March 1984. (10) What was his response to this proposal and how was his response conveyed to the Treka company. (11) Following his response did Treka then apply to the NSW Equity Court for legal directions on the ADC takeover of the company. (12) Did the ADC acquire a company, Inada Holdings Pty Ltd; if so, what was the date of acquisition. (13) Who were the directors of Inada. (14) Did the ADC transfer the Treka subsidy to Inada; if so, what was the amount of the subsidy. (15) Did the directors of Inada remain the sole directors until June 1984. (16) Did Treka approach the NSW Equity Court to recover the subsidy allocated to it by the Australia Council to enable it to meet its fiduciary duties. (17) Did the Equity Court find in favour of Treka and order the ADC to pay the subsidy to the company. (18) Did this judgment state that the ADC should entirely disregard the basis upon which it received the money. (19) Did the ADC appeal against this judgment in the NSW Court of Appeal and did the Court find in favour of the ADC. (20) Did Treka seek leave to appeal against the judgment to the High Court. (21) Did ADC/Inada advise the directors of Treka that they were willing to discuss a settlement provided that all matters of appeal were withdrawn from the Courts. (22) Following the withdrawal of all court matters did the ADC/Inada advise Treka that they no longer wanted to pursue the matter. (23) Was Treka forced into liquidation by the actions of ADC/Inada in withholding the subsidy and subsequent actions. (24) Will the experiences of Treka affect in any way other payments to traditional Aboriginal communities; if so, how. (25) Does the liquidation of Treka expunge the legal impediments of section 55 of the Aboriginal Development Commission Act and facilitate the ADC takeover of the shares and assets of the company. Mr Holding —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (19) The honourable member has asked a question in 25 parts, which refers to some, but by no means all, the issues arising in the course of a dispute between Aboriginal Arts and Crafts Pty Ltd and Treka Aboriginal Arts and Crafts Pty Ltd on the one hand; and the Aboriginal Development Commission (ADC) and Inada Holdings Pty Ltd on the other. The facts of this matter were set out in the judgment of Hutley JA, Glass JA and Priestley JA, in the New South Wales Court of Appeal (CA 321 of 12 October 1984) and may be read in sequence there. I am arranging for a copy of that judgment to be provided to the honourable member. (20) Yes. At a later stage, the application to the High Court was withdrawn. (21) to (22) I am informed by the ADC that, at the time the litigation referred to in the earlier question was in progress, as well as after the application to the High Court had been withdrawn, discussions between Treka on the one hand, and the ADC and Inada on the other hand took place. I am also informed that the ADC and Inada saw these discussions as an effort to resolve matters outstanding between the parties. The honourable member will appreciate that such discussions would have been without prejudice. I am not in any position to advise the honourable member whether the parties whose legal actions had been unsuccessful (that is, Treka Aboriginal Arts and Crafts Ltd and the Aboriginal Arts and Crafts Pty Ltd) may have perceived the discussions as having included elements of the kind encompassed by these two questions. (23) to (25) These questions seek an expression of opinion, including legal opinion. (Question No. 206) Mr Ruddock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 20 March 1985: (1) How many employees of the Minister's Department receive a language availability performance allowance. (2) Is any record kept of the languages spoken by the staff and the ability of such staff receiving this allowance to meet the needs of the clients of the Minister's Department. (3) What operational procedures are in place to ensure that all such skills for which allowances are paid are effectively used in pursuit of the Minister's Department's objectives. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Two officers are in receipt of a language availability performance allowance (LAPA). Another 111 officers are in receipt of a language proficiency allowance (LPA). (2) Yes. (3) Such skills are considered as a matter of normal practice when assessing officers' suitability for positions where knowledge of a foreign language is required or preferred. In addition, it is Departmental practice for officers who have received extended periods of training in the more difficult languages (especially Chinese, Japanese or Arabic) to serve from time to time throughout their careers in posts and areas of the Department where knowledge of the language is relevant. (Question No. 209) Mr Ruddock asked the Minister for Trade, upon notice on 20 March 1985: (1) How many employees of the Minister's Department receive a language availability performance allowance. (2) Is any record kept of the languages spoken by the staff and the ability of such staff receiving this allowance to meet the needs of the clients of the Minister's Department. (3) What operational procedures are in place to ensure that all such skills for which allowances are paid are effectively used in pursuit of the Minister's Department's objectives. Mr Dawkins —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) None. (2) A record of officers with language skills is maintained by the Department for the occasional performance of interpreting/translating work. No Departmental officer is eligible to receive the Linguistic Availability/Performance Allowance. Professional interpreters/translators are engaged regularly by the Department on a casual basis where necessary. (3) Not applicable. There are of course a large number of officers in the Department and the Trade Commissioner Service who have language skills. (Question No. 258) Mr Connolly asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) What arrangements does the Minister's Department make for the production of films and videos for both internal and external use. (2) Is any production carried out within the Minister's Department. (3) How many films/videos were produced for or by the Minister's Department during 1983-84 and what was (a) the title and (b) the cost of each production. (4) What film/video production equipment is held by the Minister's Department and what is its primary use. (5) How many officers are employed in this area within the Minister's Department and what are their salaries. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The Department uses either commercial production houses, including the services of Film Australia, or its own in-house video production facilities. In commercial cases a ''Registration of Interest'' process has been arranged through the Department of Local Government and Administrative Services. Companies who have registered interest are invited to tender or quote, as appropriate, for video production work. Departmental staff act in the capacity of ''Executive Producers''. They do not perform any of the technical aspects of video production work. (2) Yes. Although the majority of videos are produced through commercial production companies, the Industry Training Branch's Media Services Unit, located in Melbourne, makes training and training promotion video productions on behalf of the National Training Council, the Industry Training Committee Network, and the National Trainer Training Service. (3) Forty-one videos were produced during 1983-84. The following table lists (a) title and (b) production cost: Production Title (a) cost (b) $ Media Services Unit: A Check on Training 45,000.00 Occupational Information Section: Industry Series- Social &Community Services 6,000.00 Technical People Series- Observer and Technical Officer 4,500.00 Physics Technician 4,500.00 Chemical Technician 4,500.00 Geology Technician 4,900.00 Geophysics Technician 4,967.40 Animal Biology Technician 4,911.60 Forest Technical Assistant 4,546.40 Plan Biology Technician 4,500.00 Is this a job for you? Series- Builder's Labourer (revision) 1,570.23 Presenting the CES Series- Your Employment Service 5,712.50 Looking for a Job 5,712.50 Helping Migrants 5,712.50 Unemployment Benefit 5,712.50 Shirl's Workshop Series- Apprenticeships 2,790.00 Job Search Technique 2,790.00 Pre-interview preparation 2,790.00 New technology 2,790.00 Uniforms 2,790.00 Sirens 2,790.00 The Work Information Centre 19,178.00 Work Alternatives 11,165.00 Opportunities in Sugar 3,960.00 Job Search-the Pre-interview 9,500.00 Job Search-the Interview 9,500.00 Training for Work Series- Upholsterer (revision) 2,250.00 Auto Electrician (revision) 2,250.00 Refrigeration Mechanic (revision) 2,250.00 Screen Printer (revision) 2,250.00 Professions Series- Speech Pathology 7,350.00 Chiropratic 6,500.00 National Aboriginal Employment Development Committee: A Career not just a Job 33,500.00 A Ticket to Ride 81,593.00 Oodnadatta Building Skills 15,750.00 Working Together 30,000.00 Women of Utopia 45,000.00 Women's Bureau: Technically Speaking 24,000.00 Victoria Region marketing: Country Employment 8,000.00 NSW Region marketing: CES Services/Labour Force Programs Campaign 10,000.00 CES Services (WIN 4 TV) Nil (WIN 4 Community Service) (4) The Media Services Unit has a three-quarter inch low band video recording and editing suite with effects generation and telecine facility, together with sound mixing and recording facilities, which are used for producing training and training promotion videos. (5) Two officers of the Department are engaged full time on video production and are paid $21,000 each per annum. Other officers of the Department, while not engaged in the technical production of videos, are involved as 'Executive Producers' for varying periods. (Question No. 271) Mr Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) What arrangements does the Minister's Department make for the production of films and videos for both internal and external use? (2) Is any production carried out within the Minister's Department? (3) How many films/videos were produced for or by the Minister's Department during 1983/84 and what was (a) the title and (b) the cost of each production? (4) What film/video production equipment is held by the Minister's Department and what is its primary use? (5) How many officers are employed in this area within the Minister's Department and what are their salaries? Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Production of films and videos is arranged through ''Film Australia'' and, where appropriate, through commercial production houses. Production is handled primarily through the Department's Public Affairs Section or the Federal Office of Road Safety. (2) Not at this stage, however the Department is in the process of purchasing sufficient limited equipment to produce public education videos in-house. (3) Five films and videos were produced in 1983/84: What ADR38 Means to You, $37,800; Guardian Angel road safety advertisement, $220,300; Christmas 1983-PM's road safety message, $7,000; Motorcycle Safety, $15,000; National Plan to Combat Oil Pollution, $650. (4) Sony BVW-1P single-tube camera; Lens to suit; 5'' viewfinder; rear-operated zoom and focus; Sony BVW-20P Portable player; Sony PVM-4000P Monitor; Battery packs and charger; Sony CVM-137ODE Monitor/Rec; Cables and connectors; NP1 Battery packs; BC-1WACE Battery charger; 4 redheads and 2 keylights; 3 Sony ECM30 lapel microphones; Sony MXP42 Portable mixer; Miller tripod head 106, legs to suit, dolly, handle for rear controls; Sony CCP-11 cassette duplicator; Sony PCM-F1 and SLF 100 Recoder; AC adaptor Betacam equipment. When commissioned, the equipment will be used for the production of public education material dealing with the Federal Government's involvement in road safety and boating safety. (5) No one person is employed within the Department to specifically operate film/video equipment. (Question No. 313) Mr Ronald Edwards asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: (1) How many compensation claims for repetitive strain injury were received by the Minister's Department and statutory authorities under his control in (a) 1983-84 and (b) 1984-85 to 20 March 1985. (2) What is the analysis of these claims giving details of sex, type of duties performed and the number of claims accepted, rejected and finalised. (3) How many employees are considered to have been successfully rehabilitated and what steps were taken to achieve rehabilitation. (4) What steps are being taken to prevent this type of injury. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1)- 84-85 (to 20 83-84 March 1985 Department 0 12 Australian Tourist Commission 1 0 Australian Institute of Sport 1 1 Total 2 13 (2) (a)- DEPARTMENT 1984-85 (TO 20 MARCH 1985) Male Female Claims Claims Claims Claims Nature of Duties Accepted Pending Accepted Pending Keyboard 1 0 5 4 Bindery Assistant 0 0 1 0 Darkroom Operator 0 0 0 1 (b) Australian Institute of Sport: 1983-84-One claim; female; Personal Secretary; claim pending. 1984-85-One claim; female; Keyboard (Word Processing); claim pending. (c) Australian Tourist Commission: 1983-84-One claim; female; Keyboard (Word Processing); claim accepted. (3) Department: 8 persons rehabilitated. Australian Institute of Sport: 1 person rehabilitated. Australian Tourist Commission: Nil. On a case by case basis, appropriate action was taken including medical treatment, leave, variation of duties and rest periods. (4) As part of the action taken to address the problem of repetition strain injury within the portfolio, a number of measures have been introduced, including: the receipt of professional advice the introduction, where appropriate, of ergonomic furniture and work stations consultation with staff on the design of work areas and procedures for processing utilisation of compulsory rest periods advice to action officers on the nature of RSI and their responsibilities; and general monitoring of work flows. (Question No. 359) Mr Leo McLeay asked the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: (1) What (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels or councils come within the Minister's jurisdiction and what is the (i) name, (ii) date and period of appointment of each member. (2) What (a) remuneration and (b) travelling allowance, is payable for each position. Mr Hawke —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) and (2) The following tables set out the information requested in respect of (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels and councils under the Prime Minister's jurisdiction as at 18 April 1985. (a) Statutory Authorities ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR INTER-GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (ACIR) Travelling Date of Period of allowance Name appointment appointment Remuneration per day* $ Professor R. C. Gates, AO 13.7.82 3 years nil 125/95* The Hon. D. W. Simmons 22.6.83 3 years nil 125/95 T. Purcell 22.6.83 3 years nil 125/95 J. Oakley 22.6.83 3 years nil 125/95 P. Myer 22.6.83 3 years nil 125/95 The Hon. P. A. E. Everingham, MP 13.3.85 3 years nil 125/95 L. R. S. Price, MP 13.3.85 3 years nil 125/95 J. McHugh, MP 13.3.85 3 years nil 125/95 The Hon. T. Uren, MP 13.3.85 3 years nil 125/95 The Hon. J. W. Berinson, MLC (W.A.) 3.6.83 3 years nil The Hon. T. W. Sheahan, MLA (N.S.W.) 8.3.84 3 years nil The Hon. N. J. Harper, MLA (Qld) 1.3.84 3 years nil The Hon. G. J. Crafter, MHA (S.A.) 3.6.83 3 years nil The Hon. G. A. Pearsall, MLA (Tas.) 26.7.84 3 years nil The Hon. S. P. Hatton, MHA (N.T.) 21.12.84 3 years nil E. M. Crome (S.A.) 3.6.83 3 years nil 125/95 Ald. J. R. Webber (Qld.) 3.6.83 3 years nil 125/95 Cr G. L. Kilpatrick (W.A.) 26.7.84 3 years nil 125/95 Ald. C. A. Black (N.T.) 18.7.83 3 years nil 125/95 Cr L. W. Greenwood (Vic.) 3.6.83 3 years nil 125/95 Warden L. J. Mooney (Tas.) 21.12.84 3 years nil 125/95 J. W. Leedman, MHA normally attends meetings of the Council as an observer for the ACT. * Federal Government pays travelling allowance only to Federal members of ACIR and 45% of amount paid to citizen and local government members through ACIR funds. * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. AUDITOR-GENERAL Travelling Date of Period of allowance Name appointment appointment Remuneration per day $ J. V. Monaghan 9.2.85 Until 65 years $81,193 per annum 125/95* * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. AUSTRALIAN BICENTENNIAL AUTHORITY Travelling Date of Period of allowance Name appointment appointment Remuneration per day $ J. B. Reid A.O. (Chairman) 1.4.79 11yrs 3 months $20,283 per annum 125/95* T. Connolly 22.8.83 2 years nil (Public Servant) 125/95 S. Drake-Brockman C.M.G. 20.2.84 2 years $211 per day 125/95 K. A. Fisher 8.10.84 5 years $211 per day 125/95 Sir Richard Kingsland C.B.E. D.F.C. 1.7.83 3 years $211 per day 125/95 Senator A. W. R. Lewis 20.2.83 3 years nil (Senator) 125/95 C. R. Macdonald 20.2.83 3 years $211 per day 125/95 J. B. Maher 16.4.84 5 years $211 per day 125/95 B. F. Martin M.B.E. QC 20.2.83 3 years $211 per day 125/95 A. G. McGregor 20.2.83 3 years $211 per day 125/95 B. E. Paspaley 24.10.84 5 years $211 per day 125/95 B. T. Payne O.B.E. 20.2.84 2 years $211 per day 125/95 I. M. Russell O.B.E. 20.2.83 3 years $211 per day 125/95 D. W. Simmons M.P. 29.5.83 3 years nil (Member) 125/95 J. R. Thomas 16.4.84 5 years $211 per day 125/95 J. W. Utz A.O. 20.2.83 3 years $211 per day 125/95 J. C. White 16.7.84 5 years $211 per day 125/95 * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL (ASTEC) Travelling Date of Period of allowance Name appointment appointment Remuneration per day $ Prof R. O. Slatyer A.O. (Chairman) 18.12.82 5 years $354 per day 125/95* Prof J. H. Carver (Deputy Chairman) 27.8.81 5 years $16,860 per annum 125/95 J. N. Davenport 9.6.83 2 years 9 months $11,261 per annum 125/95 F. M. Davidson O.B.E. 28.2.85 3 years $11,261 per annum 125/95 Dr P. M. Jones 4.4.84 2 years 11 months $11,261 per annum 125/95 Prof P. S. Kincaid-Smith 4.4.84 2 years 11 months $11,261 per annum 125/95 K. H. McLeod 9.6.83 2 years 11 months $11,261 per annum 125/95 Prof J. W. Nevile 9.6.83 2 years 9 months $11,261 per annum 125/95 Prof G. A. Rigby 9.6.83 2 years 9 months $11,261 per annum 125/95 Prof R. I. Tanner 28.2.85 3 years $11,261 per annum 125/95 P. M. Trainor 9.6.83 2 years 9 months $11,261 per annum 125/95 Dr D. W. Watts 4.4.84 2 years 11 months $11,261 per annum 125/95 R. Woodall 28.2.85 3 years $11,261 per annum 125/95 L. S. Zampati 9.6.83 2 years 9 months $11,261 per annum 125/95 * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. COMMONWEALTH OMBUDSMAN Travelling Date of Period of allowance Name appointment appointment Remuneration per day $ Professor J. E. Richardson A.O. (Ombudsman) 1.7.84 1 year 3 months $81,192 per annum 125/95* C. T. Hunt (Deputy Ombudsman) 14.4.83 4 years $58,318 per annum 100/70 J. C. Jordan (Deputy Ombudsman) 1.1.84 2 years $58,318 per annum 100/70 Deputy Ombudsman (Vacant) $58,318 100/70 * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. ECONOMIC PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL Travelling Date of Period of allowance Name appointment appointment Remuneration per day $ The Hon. R. J. L. Hawke, AC MP (Chairman) (Ex officio) nil* nil* The Hon. P. J. Keating, MP (Deputy Chairman) (Ex officio) nil nil The Hon. R. Willis, MP (Ex officio) nil nil The Hon. N. K. Wran, QC MLA 13.7.83 2 years nil nil The Hon. J. C. Bannon, MHA 13.7.83 2 years nil nil The Hon. R. T. Gray, MHA 25.7.83 2 years nil nil L. F. Cutts 13.7.83 4 years nil $125/$95* B. N. Kelman 13.7.83 4 years nil $125/$95 A. W. Coates 13.7.83 4 years nil $125/$95 D. J. Hughes 13.7.83 4 years nil $125/$95 F. M. Davidson 13.7.83 4 years nil $125/$95 C. O. Dolan, AO 13.7.83 4 years nil $125/$95 W. J. Kelty 13.7.83 4 years nil $125/$95 J. I. Marsh 13.7.83 4 years nil $125/$95 C. K. Menzies 13.7.83 4 years nil $125/$95 J. B. Braithwaite 13.7.83 4 years nil $125/$95 D. M. Gibbons 8.12.83 3 yr 6 months nil $125/$95 S. F. Crean 13.3.84 3 yr 3 months nil $125/$95 * Members of the Economic Planning Advisory Council are not entitled to remuneration. * Travelling allowance is payable only to members who are not members of the Parliament of a State or the Commonwealth. * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. MERIT PROTECTION AND REVIEW AGENCY* Travelling Date and period allowance Name of appointment Remuneration per day $ Director (full time) vacant-not exceeding 7 years $58,318 per annum $100/$70* Member (full time) vacant-not exceeding 5 years $49,517 per annum $100/$70 Members (part time) vacant-not exceeding 5 years $211 per day $100/$80 * Established by section 5 of the Merits Protection (Australian Government Employees) Act 1984. Appointments to the agency have yet to be made. * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL Travelling Date of Period of allowance Name appointment appointment Remuneration per day $ D. I. Smith CVO (Official Secretary) 24.12.84 Governor- General's pleasure $53,917 per annum 100/70* * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. OFFICE OF NATIONAL ASSESSMENTS Travelling Date of Period of allowance Name appointment appointment Remuneration per day $ M. J. Cook 4.7.81 7 years $76,527 per annum 125/95* * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD Travelling Date of Period of allowance Name appointment appointment Remuneration per day $ P. S. Wilenski (Chairman) 2.11.83 5 years $86,108 per annum 125/95* G. G. Glenn 25.8.84 5 years $74,588 per annum 125/95 R. D. B. Beale 12.1.85 5 years $74,588 per annum 125/95 * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. (b) Advisory Panels and Councils- TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE COMMITTEE (a committee of ASTEC) Travelling Date of Period of allowance Name appointment appointment Remuneration per day $ Prof G. A. Rigby (Chairman) (ASTEC Council Member) 2.83 3 years nil nil Dr E. Brodribb 6.84 3 years $180 per day 100/80* Prof J. H. Carver (ASTEC Council Member) 8.81 5 years nil nil T. Johnson 6.84 3 years $180 per day 100/80 Prof R. Johnston 6.84 3 years $180 per day 100/80 P. Laver 7.83 3 years $180 per day 100/80 K. H. McLeod (ASTEC Council Member) 2.83 3 years nil nil J. P. Maynes 2.84 3 years $180 per day 100/80 Dr S. Richardson 7.83 3 years $180 per day 100/80 Prof R. O. Slatyer, AO (ASTEC Council Member) 12.82 5 years nil nil Prof A. Tay 6.84 3 years $180 per day 100/80 A member of ASTEC who serves on a committee of ASTEC receives no additional remuneration. * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. WORKING PARTY MEMBERS (FOR ASTEC)* Travelling allowance Name Remuneration per day $ Prof B. D. O. Anderson $180 per day 100/80* A. W. Goldsworthy $180 per day 100/80 Prof W. R. Jackson $180 per day 100/80 Prof P. I. Korner $180 per day 100/80 Prof T. Parry $180 per day 100/80 Prof M. G. Porter $180 per day 100/80 D. Sobell $180 per day 100/80 * These working parties are ad hoc committees and members are appointed for the duration of the relevant study. * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL YOUTH YEAR CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE (NIYYCC) The Committee was established in October 1983. Fixed term appointments of specific individuals are not made to this Committee. Each Government or organisation is responsible for selecting its own representative. Advice was provided that at the meeting scheduled for 10 May 1985, the following persons were expected to attend: NSW-W. Langshaw (International Youth Year Executive) Vic-D. Preradovic (Bureau of Youth Affairs) Qld-M. Gunn (Department of Youth) WA-A. Carr (Ministerial Appointee) SA-M. O'Neil (Youth Bureau) Tas-J. Evans (International Youth Year Co-ordinator) NT-R. West (International Youth Year Executive Officer) ACT-N. Hillman (ACT Youth Bureau) Commonwealth-Mr J. Dusseldorp (Chair; Director, Office of Youth Affairs); Mr M. Cusack (Office of Youth Affairs) Australian Council of Trade Unions-Ms C. Parkinson Australian Council of Local Government Associations-Ms K. Jones Confederation of Australian Industry-Mr G. Smith Youth Affairs Council of Australia-4 representatives Non-public servants are entitled to sitting fees of $128 per day for meetings longer than 3 hours and $64 per day for meetings less than 3 hours. Non-public servants are entitled to travelling allowance of $76.45 per day where they are required to stay overnight interstate, or meal allowances of $6.25 (breakfast), $7.30 (lunch) and $13.75 (dinner) for single day meetings. Most non-public servant representatives on the NIYYCC are required to pay their sitting fees to the organisation they represent. NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE ON YOUTH SECTOR TRAINING The National Workshop on Youth Sector Training (June 1984) nominated a committee to advance the issue of training at the national level. The Committee meets on an ad hoc basis and participants at the last meeting (16 April 1985) were: M. Cusack (Office of Youth Affairs) J. Ewen (Lecturer, Phillip Institute of Technology) Z. Photellis (Student, Phillip Institute of Technology) A. Nash (Australian Social Welfare Union) J. Shepley (Nationwide Workers with Youth Forum) I. Andrews (Youth Affairs Council of Australia) P. Arkell (Department of Employment and Industrial Relations) There is no remuneration or travelling allowance payable for participation on this Committee. YOUTH AFFAIRS CONFERENCE Fixed Term appointments of specific individuals are not made to this Conference. Each Government or organisation is responsible for selecting its own representative. At the meeting scheduled for 30-31 May 1985, the following persons are expected to attend: NSW-M. Bail (Assistant Director, Youth Services) Vic-H. Raysmith (Director, Bureau of Youth Affairs) Qld-J. Consoli (Director, Department of Youth) WA-E. Griffiths (Youth Bureau) SA-M. O'Neil (Senior Project Officer, Youth Bureau) Tas-J. Evans (Co-ordinating Director, Youth Affairs Secretariat) NT-R. Norman (Director, Department of Youth) ACT-M. Hodgkin (Director, ACT Youth Bureau) Commonwealth-J. Dusseldorp (Director, Office of Youth Affairs); M. Cusack (Office of Youth Affairs) Youth Affairs Council of Australia-6 representatives No sitting fees are paid. Non-public servants are entitled to an allowance of $100 per day or $30 for periods between 10 and 24 hours. NATIONAL WOMEN'S CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL Travelling Date of Period of allowance Name appointment appointment Remuneration per day $ E. Hall (convenor) 15.6.84 2 years $206 per day 100/80* J. Thurgood 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 M. Tulip 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 J. George 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 F. Lopo 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 B. Ashe 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 D. Alley 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 L. Reid-Smith 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 M. Wirrpanda 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 G. Pritchard 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 P. Harper 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 B. Perel 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 J. Ross 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 M. Mallard 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 J. Pine 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 L. Yates 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 S. Key 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 V. Norris 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 J. Moylan 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 W. James 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 J. McConnell 15.6.84 2 years $175 per day 100/80 * Capital city rate/other than capital city rate. WORKING PARTY ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION LEGISLATION* Travelling Date of allowance Name appointment Remuneration per day $ Senator the Hon. S. Ryan 15.6.84 nil nil The Hon. L. Bowen, MP 15.6.84 nil nil The Hon. R. Willis, MP 15.6.84 nil nil Senator the Hon. P. Baume 15.6.84 nil nil J. Uhrig 15.6.84 $128 per day 100 B. Noakes 15.6.84 $128 per day 100 L. Reid-Smith 15.6.84 $128 per day 100 J. Ross 15.6.84 $128 per day 100 A. Forward 15.6.84 $128 per day 100 J. Oldmeadow 15.6.84 $128 per day 100 Professor L. M. Birt 15.6.84 $128 per day 100 Dr F. R. Swain 15.6.84 $128 per day 100 * The working Party is due to report to the Government in September 1985. Expiry date for members' appointment has not been specifically set. (Question No. 367) Mr Leo McLeay asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 22 March: (1) What (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels or councils come within the Minister's jurisdiction and what is the (i) name, (ii) date and period of appointment of each member. (2) What (a) remuneration and (b) travelling allowance, is payable for each position. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) and (2): Details of membership and remuneration of Statutory Authorities and Advisory Panels or Councils under the jurisdiction of the Minister for Foreign Affairs are set out in the table below: STATUTORY AUTHORITIES AND ADVISORY PANELS OR COUNCILS MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (a) Statutory Authorities Date of Period of Position Name Appointment Appointment Australia-Japan Foundation Chairman P. H. Sleigh 1.7.81 5 years Member Prof. R. T. Appleyard 14.6.81 5 years Member D. J. Asimus 14.6.81 5 years Member R. W. L. Austin, OBE 14.6.81 5 years Member H. R. Bonyton, AO, DFC, AFC 14.6.81 5 years Member G. J. Brealey, AO 14.6.81 5 years Member H. Marriott 14.6.81 5 years Member F. E. Peterson 12.8.81 5 years Member K. Rosewall, AM, MBE 15.12.81 5 years Member M. Schubert 10.2.83 5 years Member Dr. A. Rix 14.6.83 5 years Remuneration (other than officers of the Australian Public Service): Chairman receives a sitting fee of $159 per day and other members $128 per day. (There are approximately four meetings per year). Members are entitled to $100 per 24 hours in capital cities ($80 per 24 hours elsewhere) as travelling allowance. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Director Prof. J. R. McWilliam 25.7.82 5 years President, Policy Advisory Council Vacant Chairman, Board of Management Vacant Member, PAC/BOM Dr G. I. Alexander 20.8.84 2 years Member, PAC/BOM Dr N. K. Boardman 20.8.84 2 years Member, PAC/BOM Prof. R. O. Slatyer 3.6.82 3 years Member, PAC/BOM Dr R. Dun 14.3.83 Ex officio Member, PAC Dr L. Evans 1.7.82 3 years Member, PAC Dr E. N. Fitzpatrick 20.8.84 2 years Member, PAC Dr E. F. Henzell 1.7.82 3 years Member, PAC Prof. Helen Hughes 20.8.84 2 years Member, PAC Prof. M. E. Nairn 20.8.84 2 years Member, PAC Brown Bai (PNG) 20.8.84 2 years Member, PAC Dr T. Bhannasiri (Thailand) 1.7.82 3 years Member, PAC Dr P. Chigaru (Zimbabwe) 20.8.84 2 years Member, PAC Tau'ili'ili Uili Meredith (Western Samoa) 20.8.84 2 years Member, PAC Mohd Yusof Bin Hashim (Malaysia) 20.8.84 2 years Member, PAC Dr H. K. Jain (India) 20.8.84 1 year Member, PAC Dr Bukar Shaib (Nigeria) 1.7.82 3 years Member, PAC S. Sadikin 1.7.82 3 years Remuneration for Policy Advisory Council and Board of Management (other than officers of the Australian Public Service): Chairman receives a sitting fee of $206 per day. Members receive a sitting fee of $175 per day. (The Policy Advisory Council meets approximately once every nine months, the Board of Management meets approximately ten times per year). Members are entitled to $100 per 24 hours in capital cities ($80 per 24 hours elsewhere) as travelling allowance. (b) Advisory Panels or Councils Australian Development Assistance Bureau/Non-Government Organisations Committee for Development Co-operation Date of Period of Position Name Appointment Appointment Chairman Dr R. Manning Ex officio Member R. Casson Ex officio Member J. Powell Ex officio Member W. Rose 1.1.85 2 years Member W. Armstrong 1.1.85 2 years Member W. Poussard 1.1.85 2 years Alternative member Rev. R. O'Grady 1.1.85 1 year Alternative member J. Birch 1.1.85 1 year Alternative member G. Alliband 1.1.85 1 year Remuneration (other than officers of the Australian Public Service. No remuneration is payable. Meetings are held quarterly. The actual cost of travel to attend meetings is reimbursed. Australia-China Council Chairman Prof. Wang Gungwu 1.7.84 5 years Member Dr S. A. Fitzgerald 1.7.84 3 years Member Dr B. I. Aldrich 25.6.82 3 years Member C. Launitz-Schurer 1.7.83 3 years Member B. Watson 1.2.83 3 years Member S. Baker 25.6.82 3 years Member L. Martyn 12.8.82 3 years Member Dr. V. P. Chang 12.8.82 3 years Remuneration (other than officers of the Australian Public Service): Chairman receives a sitting fee of $159 per day. Members receive a sitting fee of $128 per day. (The Council meets four times per year). The Chairman and Members are entitled to $100 per 24 hours in capital cities ($80 per 24 hours elsewhere) as travelling allowance. Australia-New Zealand Foundation Chairman D. Willesee 1.9.83 3 years Member J. Walker 1.8.84 3 years Member R. Burnett 1.9.83 3 years Member D. Burns 1.11.81 5 years Member T. Ansell 1.3.85 Ex officio Member Dr S. F. Harris 1.3.85 Ex officio Member J. Menadue 1.12.83 Ex officio Remuneration (other than Officers of the Australian Public Service): Chairman receives a sitting fee of $142 per day. (The Foundation meets approximately four times per year.) Members are entitled to a travelling allowance for capital cities of $100 per 24 hours or $80 per 24 hours elsewhere. Consultative Committee on Relations with Japan Chairman Sir R. Carnegie 1.1.84 3 years Member A. Coates 1.1.84 3 years Member Prof. P. J. Boyce 1.1.83 3 years Member A. T. Dix, AO 1.1.83 3 years Member W. L. Dix 1.1.84 3 years Member M. L. Newman 1.1.84 3 years (It is expected that four new private sector members will be appointed shortly to replace those who retired at the end of 1984). Remuneration (other than officers of the Australian Public Service): Chairman receives a sitting fee of $286 per day. Members receive a sitting fee of $255 per day. (The Committee meets approximately four times per year.) Travel allowance payable is $125 per member if an overnight stop is made. In addition, first class airfares are paid to each private sector member to and from Canberra. The Secretaries of the Departments of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Treasury, Trade, Industry Technology and Commerce, Primary Industry, and Resources and Energy are also members of the CCRJ, but do not receive allowances or remuneration. Editorial Advisory Board Chairman Dr T. B. Millar 1.1.81* 2 years Member Prof. P. J. Boyce 1.1.85 2 years Member Prof. J. D. Legge 1.1.77* 2 years Member Prof. J. R. Poynter 1.1.77* 2 years Member Prof. O. M. Roe 1.1.85 2 years Member D.C.S. Sissons 1.1.83* 2 years Member Prof. F. J. West *Reappointed 1.1.85 1.1.83* 2 years Remuneration (other than for officers of the Australian Public Service): Chairman receives an honorarium of $1030 per annum. Members receive a sitting fee of $128.00 per day. (Meetings are generally held once a year.) First class air fares are payable to attend meetings. Members are entitled to $100 per 24 hours in capital cities ($80 per 24 hours elsewhere) as travelling allowance. International Training Institute Advisory Council A/g Chairman Dr P. Martin 1.8.82 3 years Member Dr R. White 1.8.82 3 years Member Dr R. B. Dun Ex officio Member L. R. Heron Ex officio (The terms of two other Members, Dr S. Humphrey and Rev. J. Mavor, formally ended in August 1984. However with the approval of the Director of Australian Development Assistance Bureau they are continuing to serve until such time as ADAB's current re-organisation is completed, when the formal reconstitution of ITIAC will be considered.) Remuneration (other than officers of the Australian Public Service): No remuneration is payable. Members do not receive travelling allowances but are entitled to reimbursement of costs associated with travel within Sydney to attend meetings. (The Council meets as required. Since July 1983 it has met twice.) (Question No. 384) Mr Leo McLeay asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: (1) What (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels or councils come within the Minister's jurisdiction and what is the (i) name, (ii) date and period of appointment of each member. (2) What (a) remuneration and (b) travelling allowance, is payable for each position. Mr Holding —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The relevant statutory authorities are the Aboriginal Development Commission, the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, the Central, Northern and Tiwi Land Councils and the Aboriginal Land Commissioner, Northern Territory. The National Aboriginal Conference is an advisory body to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. Aboriginal Development Commission All Commissioners have been appointed on a part-time basis. No salary is payable, but Commissioners receive an annual rate of fee and travelling allowance determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. The following table shows the names of Commissioners, and the dates of their appointment and expiry of term of office. Date Date Appointment Name Appointed Expires Mrs Shirley McPherson (Chairman) 7.3.85 30.6.87 Mr Mick Miller (Deputy Chairman) 7.3.85 30.6.87 Mr John Edward Atkinson OAM 7.3.85 30.6.87 Mr Getano Lui (Jnr) 7.3.85 30.6.87 Mr Andrew George Thomas 7.3.85 30.6.87 Mr Robert Gordon Tipungwuti 7.3.85 30.6.87 Mr Lawrence Waina 7.3.85 30.6.87 Mr Martin Jambajimba 1.7.82 30.6.86 Mrs Eva Geia 1.7.82 30.6.86 Mr Ted Simpson 22.9.83 30.6.86 The annual rate of fee is as follows: Chairman $13,220 Deputy Chairman $ 8,823 Member $6,609 These rates are subject to variation in line with National Wage Case Decisions. The travelling allowance per overnight stay for Chairman, Deputy Chairman and members is $100 in respect of a capital city and $80 for other than a capital city. Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies With the exception of the Principal, members of the Council of the Institute of Aboriginal Studies are part-time and receive no salary. Section 20 of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies Act 1964 provides for the payment of allowances in respect of expenses of Council members. This matter is currently under review. The following members of the Senate were appointed to Council by the Senate on 23 August 1983 for a 3 year term: Senator E A Robertson Senator B C Teague The following members of the House of Representatives were appointed to Council by that House on 22 March 1985 until the dissolution of the 34th Parliament: Mr Roger Shipton MP Mr John Gayler MP The following members were appointed to Council by the Governor-General on 11 November 1983 to serve until 30 June 1986: The Hon. K. E. Beazley The Hon. W. C. Wentworth Mr Roy Nichols Ms Kate George Ms Mary-Ann Bin Sallik was appointed to Council by the Governor-General on 16 July 1984 to serve until 30 June 1986. There is at present one vacancy to be filled by Governor-General appointment. The Principal of the Institute, and eleven members of the Institute elected by the members of the Institute, are also members of the Council. The following members of Council were elected by the members of the Institute on 10 May 1984 to serve until 10 May 1988: Mr K. Colbung MBE (Chairman) Emeritus Professor R. M. Berndt Professor A. Hamilton Ms S. Sullivan Dr M. Walsh The following members of Council were elected by the members of the Institute on 5 May 1982 to serve until 5 May 1986: Dr N. Peterson (Deputy Chairman) Dr D. E. Barwick Dr L. R. Hiatt Dr R. Jones Professor D. J. Mulvaney, CMG Professor C. M. Tatz The Principal of the Institute, Mr Warwick Dix, was appointed on 8 April 1985 and receives an annual salary of $56,840, an expenses of office allowance of $1,355, and a travelling allowance of $125 per overnight stay in a capital city or $95 per overnight stay in other than a capital city. These rates are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. Central, Northern and Tiwi Land Councils Members of Land Councils are chosen by Aboriginals living within the area for which each Council is established. Members of the Central and Northern Land Councils are nominated by their respective communities directly, or by the community council or incorporated Aboriginal organisation where such a body exists within the community. Communities may change their member at any time. The Central Land Council has up to 76 members. The present members of the Council are as follows: Mr S. Scrutton (Chairman), Mr T. Stevens, Mr M. Liddle, Mr W. Rubuntja, Mr A. Forrester, Mr G. Shaw, Mr D. Ebatarinja, Mr J. Abbott, Mr H. Malbanka, Mr B. Williams, Mr L. Armstrong, Mr J. Kiernan, Mr D. Hayes, Mr W. Tilmouth, Mr B. Bennett, Mr N. Jyatiliri, Mr J. Stuart, Mr G. Breadon, Mr B. Breadon, Mr A. Coulthard, Mr G. Murphy, Mr T. Pumpjack, Mr B. Clyne, Mr R. Duncan, Mr B. Barriman, Mr M. Rangiari, Mr V. Vincent, Mr J. Kelly, Mr H. Cook, Mr J. Miller, Mr B. Spencer, Mr S. Johnson, Mr J. Jungari, Mr A. Marshall, Mr L. Turner, Mr G. Spencer, Mr K. Wayne, Mr F. Jabanunga, Mr G. Presley, Mr B. Mbitjana, Mr J. Coniston, Mr P. Price, Mr R. Jampijimpa, Mr T. Brown, Mr B. Stockman, Mr M. Peterson, Mr T. Jampijimpa, Mr T. Jugadai, Mr M. Wagu, Mr S. Napper, Mr D. Jupurrula, Mr J. Stokes, Mr J. Gijigari, Mr Japanangka, Mr D. Jabanunga, Mr T. Jupurrula, Mr P. Japaljarri, Mr D. Long, Mr J. Homes, Mr J. Foster, Mr F. Camphoo, Mr A. Price, Mr A. Morton, Mr B. Patrick, Mr G. Long, Mr T. Paul, Mr J. Skinner, Mr B. Morton, Mr C. Bloomfield, Mr S. Bob, Mr W. Madrill, Mr T. Petrick. The Northern Land Council has 80 members. The present members of the Council are as follows: Mr G. Yunupingu (Chairman), Mr P. O'Keefe, Mr T. Croker, Mr J. Lalara, Mr J. Wurramarra, Mr G. Blitner, Mr B. Murray, Mr G. Manjita, Mr F. Ranch, Mr J. Cameron, Mr B. Bennett, Mr J. Singh, Mr M. Harvey, Mr A. King, Mr G. Lanson, Mr L. Roberts, Mr J. Cotton, Mrs K. Mills, Mr R. Barnes, Mr J. Parry, Mr B. Liddy, Mr P. Huddleston, Mr A. Myoung, Mr H. Jackson, Mr S. Maralngurra, Mr D. Narndal, Mr I. Burranali, Mr F. Djirrimbilpilwuy, Mr R. Gandhuwuy, Mr F. Atu, Mr I. Wurul, Mr W. Bandi Bandi, Mr R. Wuynumbi, Mr R. Hall, Mr R. Young, Mr R. Yates, Mr N. McDonald, Mr R. Fordimail, Mr C. Godjuwa, Mr J. Singleton, Mr J. Riala, Mr J. Mungudja, Mr J. Conway, Mr J. Burpur, Mr K. Djawulma, Mr P. Galbanyara, Mr S. Cooper, Mr S. Dixon, Mr L. Nunggarragalu, Mr K. Rogers, Mr G. Nunggumajbarr, Mr D. Daniels, Mr A. Joshua, Mr M. Thompson, Mr T. George, Mr H. Lansen, Mr S. Roberts, Mr D. Narjic, Mr F. Jinjair, Mr G. Cumaiyi, Mr H. Wilson, Mr B. Lee, Mr T. Binalany, Mr J. Wanimili, Mr R. Dixon, Mr G. Noonan, Mr B. Dinung, Mr P. Bara, Mr J. Yamtarranga, Mr S. Ponto, Mr J. Hazelbane, Mr A. Wilson, Mr R. Gumurdul, Mr J. Cooper, Mr D. (No. 1) Wanambi, Mr M. Marawili, Mr D. Marika, Mr G. Campbell, Mr T. Jack, Mr T. Gangege. The Tiwi Land Council consists of up to 38 members, being the seven members of the Tiwi Land Trust; four persons chosen by each Land Trust Member in respect of each of the seven Land Trust areas; and the 3 Community Council Presidents. If a Council President is already a member representing a Land Trust area, the total number of members will be less than 38. This is the case with the present Land Council which has the following 37 members: Mr J. Tipungwuti (Chairman), Mr J. B. Pupangaramirri, Mr F. A. Timaepatua, Mr T. Wommatakimmi, Mr W. Kerinaiua, Mr P. Patlas, Mr P. Munkara, Mr A. Punantulura, Mr S. Munkara, Mr F. Kelantumama, Mr V. Puautjimi, Mr W. Portaminni, Mr E. Portaminni, Mr S. Tipungwuti, Mr R. Poantumilui, Mr B. Tipuamantumirri, Mr B. Kantilla, Mr C. Tipuamantumirri, Mr N. Tipuamantumirri, Mr C. Tipuamantumirri, Mr J. Puruntatemeri, Mr C. Rioli, Mr F. Tipakalipp, Mr R. Puruntatameri, Mr L. Puruntatemeri, Mr R. Miller, Mr B. Tipiloura, Mr D. Tipiloura, Mr B. Tipiloura, Mr L. Tipiloura, Mr H. Adams, Mr M. Wonaeamirri, Mr E. Brook, Mr K. Adams, Mr E. Johnson, Mr R. Tipungwuti, Mr A. Puruntatameri. In each case the term of office for Land Council members is three years to date from the first meeting of the new council. The commencement dates for the Councils are as follows: Central, 28 September 1983; Northern, 13 October 1983; and Tiwi, 8 October 1984. The following table shows the remuneration and allowances payable to Land Council Members as determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. Remuneration: Aboriginal Land Councils Rate per annum Travelling Rate of salary of expenses of allowance per Office of fee office allowance overnight stay $ NORTHERN LAND COUNCIL Chairman: If engaged full-time on the functions and duties of office The salary per annum payable from time to time to the holder of a Level 1 office in the Senior Executive Service of the Australian Public Service 975 At the discretion of Council but not exceeding the rate determined from time to time for holders of offices in the Senior Executive Service of the Australian Public Service If engaged part-time on the functions and duties of office $206 per diem . . At the discretion of Council but not exceeding the rate determined from time to time for holders of offices in the Senior Executive Service of the Australian Public Service Members: If engaged on general Council business At the discretion of Council but not exceeding $74 per diem . . At the discretion of Council but not exceeding the general rate determined from time to time for officers in the various Classes of Clerk in the Australian Public Service If engaged on business of the Executive At the discretion of Council but not exceeding $105 per diem . . At the discretion of Council but not exceeding the general rate determined from time to time for officers in the various Classes of Clerk in the Australian Public Service CENTRAL LAND COUNCIL Chairman: If engaged full-time on the functions and duties of office The maximum salary per annum payable from time to time to the holder of a Clerk Class 11 office in the Australian Public Service $545 As for Chairman of the Northern Land Council If engaged part time on the functions and duties of office $175 per diem . . As for Chairman of the Northern Land Council Member: If engaged on general Council business At the discretion of Council but not exceeding $74 per diem . . As for member of Northern Land Council If engaged on business of the executive At the discretion of Council but not exceeding $105 per diem . . As for member of Northern Land Council TIWI LAND COUNCIL Chairman: $105 per diem . . As for Chairman of Northern Land Council Member: At the discretion of Council but not exceeding $74 per diem . . As for member of Northern Land Council Aboriginal Land Commissioner Aboriginal Land Commissioners are appointed by the Governor-General. There are currently two Commissioners. Mr Justice Kearney was appointed for a period of three years from 13 April 1982. He has been re-appointed for the period 13 April 1985 to 30 June 1985. Mr Justice Maurice was appointed for a period of three years from 4 October 1984. Aboriginal Land Commissioners currently receive a salary of $86,700 per annum, an allowance of $4,400 per annum and a travelling allowance of $140 per 24 hours in respect of a capital city, $100 per 24 hours in respect of a place other than a capital city and $25 in respect of travel less than 24 hours but more than 10 hours. These rates are determined by the Administrator of the Northern Territory under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1981. National Aboriginal Conference The National Aboriginal Conference (NAC) is composed of 36 elected members. Members are elected for a period of 3 years or such other period as determined by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in consultation with the NAC Executive. The term of present members of the NAC is due to expire on 30 June 1985. The following table shows the names of members, and the date of the declaration of the poll for the election in which they were elected. Members of the Executive, the National Chairman, Deputy National Chairman, and State Chairmen are indicated. Date of Declaration Name Office of Poll NSW Mr L. J. Munro (Snr) Deputy National Chairman 28.10.81 Mr E. G. Simpson State Chairman 28.10.81 Pastor O. Cruse, M.B.E. Executive Member 28.10.81 Mr J. Stanley Executive Member 28.10.81 Mrs V. Mackay 28.10.81 Mr F. Roberts 28.10.81 Mr W. E. Smith 28.10.81 Victoria Mrs N. Skuta, O.A.M. State Chairman 28.10.81 Mrs M. Jackomos 28.10.81 Queensland Mr S. Mam State Chairman 28.10.81 Mr G. Mye Executive Member 28.10.81 Mr R. Robinson Executive Member 28.10.81 Mr P. Yanner Executive Member 28.10.81 Mr H. Daphney 28.10.81 Mrs E. Geia 28.10.18 Mr W. Hollingsworth 28.10.81 Mr P. Malone 28.10.81 Mr B. Nona 1.12.83 WA Mr R. Riley National Chairman 28.10.81 Mrs M. Mallard State Chairman 28.10.81 Mr G. Colbung Executive Member 28.10.81 Mr A. Lynch Executive Member 28.10.81 Mr F. Chulung 28.10.81 Mr H. Parker 28.10.81 Mr P. Yu 28.10.81 SA Mr G. I. Wilson State Chairman 28.10.81 Mr D. J. Colson Executive Member 28.10.81 Mr P. Thompson 28.10.81 Tasmania Mr E. M. Stevenson Executive Member 14.11.84 NT Mr V. Forrester State Chairman 28.10.81 Mr D. Weibanga Executive Member 28.10.81 Mr M. Dhamarrandji 28.10.81 Mr M. Jambajimba 28.10.18 Mr M. J. Martin 28.10.81 Mr R. Williams 28.10.81 There is presently one vacant position in the Northern Territory. The following table sets out the rates of salary (basic and additional), office allowance, electorate allowance and travelling allowance payable to members of the NAC, as determined pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973. Rate per Rate per Rate per annum of Travelling Rate per annum of annum of expenses of allowance annum of additional electorate office per over- Office basic salary salary allowance allowance night stay Member $27,144 . . $13,030 . . Capital city $100; other than capital city $80 National Chairman $27,144 $16,656 $13,030 $2,090 ,, Deputy National Chairman $27,144 $8,328 $13,030 $1,440 ,, Executive Member $27,144 . . $13,030 $1,440 ,, State Chairman who is not an Executive Member $27,144 . . $13,030 $1,115 ,, (Question No. 389) Mr MacKellar asked the Minister for Science, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: What steps is he taking to address the criticisms of the Organisation for Economic Cooporation and Development which believes that the Australian Science and Technology Council should report not to the Prime Minister but to the Minister for Science? Mr Barry Jones —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The honourable member refers to a recommendation made by the OECD Examiners in their recently released report reviewing Australia's National Science Policies. In paragraph 85 the Examiners recommended: If the Commonwealth Government does give broad authority over policy in this field to a Minister of Science and Technology, then it would seem logical that the advice of the Australian Science and Technology Council (ASTEC) should be directed to that Minister. Since the Government decided in December 1984 to separate Science from Technology, then the condition precedent in the OECD recommendation does not apply. (Question No. 407) Mr McVeigh asked the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: Will he give an assurance that no attempt will be made to change the Australian National Flag without a prior referendum asking Australians whether or not they wish to keep the flag in its present form. Mr Hawke —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: I refer the honourable member to what I said to Mr Cowan on 22 April 1985 (House of Representatives Hansard page 1560). (Question No. 455) Mr Braithwaite asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 26 March 1985: (1) Which quasi autonomous non-government organisations are under the jurisdiction of the Minister's Department. (2) What was the expenditure of each organisation in 1983-84 and what are their budgets in 1984-85. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The only areas which could be considered to fall within the meaning of the honourable member's question are: (i) The University of New South Wales Social Welfare Research Unit which is funded by the Commonwealth to undertake and sponsor research work on social welfare issues in Australia. (ii) The Commissioner for Commonwealth Government Employees Compensation-a statutory office holder. He is responsible for determining matters arising under the Compensation (Commonwealth Government Employees) Act 1971, which provides workers' compensation benefits for persons employed by Commonwealth Government departments and authorities. (2) (i) An amount of $636,000 was provided to the Social Welfare Research Centre in accordance with the agreement in the 1983-84 financial year. Payments to the Centre will total approximately $696,000 in 1984-85. (ii) The salary and allowances of the Commissioner were $54,000 in 1983-84 and are expected to be $59,000 in 1984-85. (Question No. 481) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: (1) What amount did the Government allocate and/or spend on road expenditure in (a) 1982-83, (b) 1983-84 and (c) 1984-85 in each category of road, in each State, under the local roads grant legislation from the ABRD Program. (2) What amount did the States provide for each category in each of the years. (3) What was the percentage change for (a) the total federal expenditure and (b) each category of road, in each of these years. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The Australian Bicentennial Road Development (ABRD) Trust Fund Act does not specify a formal allocation of moneys among States and/or road categories in respect of any particular year of the ABRD Program. The Act only provides for the total revenues paid to the Trust Fund over the full duration of the Program to be allocated among States and/or road categories in accordance with specified percentages. Figures are published annually in association with the Federal Budget setting out an indicative allocation among States and categories of revenues estimated to be paid into the Trust Fund during the particular year. However, it should be noted that these allocations do not provide the sole basis for the distribution of payments from the Trust Fund in any particular year. The amounts paid from the Trust Fund also take account of the differing rates of progress achieved on construction works in respective States and categories during the year. Figures released in conjunction with the 1982, 1983 and 1984 Budgets detailed the following indicative allocations of estimated ABRD revenue in relation to the years 1982-83, 1983-84 and 1984-85 respectively: ABRD-INDICATIVE ALLOCATIONS-1982-83($M) Urban Rural National Arterial Arterial Local Roads Roads Roads Roads Total New South Wales 26.3 15.8 7.9 7.7 57.7 Victoria 12.0 12.9 6.4 5.4 36.7 Queensland 16.3 11.7 5.9 5.3 39.2 Western Australia 7.9 7.0 3.5 3.9 22.3 South Australia 4.7 4.1 2.0 2.1 12.9 Tasmania 2.2 2.0 1.0 1.4 6.6 Northern Territory 2.6 0.5 0.3 1.2 4.6 Total 72.0 54.0 27.0 27.0 180.0 NOTE: The 1982-83 Budget provided for an estimate of $150 million for payments from the ABRD Trust Fund in that year. This was based on an assessment of the rate of progress likely to be achieved on construction work funded under the ABRD Program during the year. ABRD-INDICATIVE ALLOCATIONS-1983-84($M) Urban Rural National Arterial Arterial Local Roads Roads Roads Roads Total New South Wales 64.4 36.8 19.6 14.4 135.2 Victoria 29.4 30.0 16.0 10.1 85.5 Queensland 39.9 27.3 14.6 9.8 91.6 Western Australia 19.4 16.4 8.7 7.3 51.8 South Australia 11.5 9.6 5.1 3.9 30.1 Tasmania 5.3 4.7 2.5 2.6 15.1 Northern Territory 6.5 1.2 0.7 2.3 10.7 Total 176.4 126.0 67.2 50.4 420.0 NOTE: The 1983-84 Budget provided for an estimate of $385 million for payments from the ABRD Trust Fund in that year. ABRD-INDICATIVE ALLOCATIONS-1984-85($M) Urban Rural National Arterial Arterial Local Roads Roads Roads Roads Total New South Wales 63.9 36.5 19.5 14.3 134.2 Victoria 29.2 29.8 15.9 10.0 84.9 Queensland 39.6 27.1 14.5 9.8 91.0 Western Australia 19.3 16.3 8.7 7.3 51.5 South Australia 11.4 9.5 5.1 3.9 29.8 Tasmania 5.3 4.6 2.5 2.6 14.9 Northern Territory 6.5 1.3 0.7 2.3 10.7 Total 175.1 125.1 66.7 50.0 417.0 NOTE: The 1984-85 Budget provided for an estimate of $417 million for payments from the ABRD Trust Fund in that year. Payment to the States and the Northern Territory from the ABRD Trust Fund for each category of road for 1982-83 and 1983-84 are as follows: ABRD-PAYMENTS TO THE STATES-1982-83($M) Urban Rural National Arterial Arterial Local Roads Roads Roads Roads Total New South Wales 24.0 5.7 4.0 0.0 33.7 Victoria 9.6 5.7 3.7 1.5 20.5 Queensland 13.2 9.3 5.6 2.5 30.6 Western Australia 6.4 4.8 2.1 0.3 13.6 South Australia 3.4 3.5 1.0 0.7 8.6 Tasmania 1.7 0.8 0.1 1.0 3.6 Northern Territory 3.3 0.1 1.0 1.9 6.3 Total 61.6 29.9 17.5 7.9 116.9 ABRD-PAYMENTS TO THE STATES-1983-84($M) Urban Rural National Arterial Arterial Local Roads Roads Roads Roads Total New South Wales 66.6 40.0 24.7 20.5 151.8 Victoria 25.5 21.6 14.9 10.6 72.6 Queensland 42.7 26.3 17.1 10.1 96.2 Western Australia 18.7 12.1 7.3 9.6 47.7 South Australia 14.2 6.9 4.8 3.9 29.8 Tasmania 3.7 4.8 1.2 2.8 12.5 Northern Territory 3.4 0.9 0.1 2.2 6.6 Total 174.8 112.6 70.1 59.7 417.2 (2) Details of amounts expended by the States in each road category are not yet available for these years. (3) The percentage increase in total Federal expenditure (i.e. aggregate of expenditure under the Roads Grants Act and from the Australian Bicentennial Road Development Trust Fund) for each category of road in each year is as follows: National Arterial Local Roads Roads(a) Roads Total 1982-83 27.5 28.8 11.9 24.2 1983-84 34.4 52.5 34.5 40.4 1984-85 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. NOTE: (a) The Roads Grants Act does not provide for separate allocations to urban arterial and rural arterial roads categories. (Question No. 496) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: (1) What is the current position concerning complaints about radio interference with the Dural FM repeater station. (2) What has happened to a prosecution which, according to his Department reply to a Senate estimates committee in September 1984, was before a court at that time. (3) Is it a fact that departmental cars fitted with special detection equipment are rarely used because of lack of qualified officers. (4) Is it also a fact that Mr R. L. Lear, of Blaxland, NSW, had his amateur radio licence and his CB radio licence cancelled some time ago, but is still broadcasting. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Recent radio interference involving the Dural FM repeater station resulted mainly from the activities of one person. Since my Department took regulatory action against him on 10 January 1985, there has been only one official complaint of interference concerning the repeater station, which occurred on 12 March 1985. (2) In September 1984 there were a number of prosecutions pending in relation to misuse of the Dural repeater station, which mainly involved the one person. While a number of prosecutions have already led to convictions, there are others which have yet to be dealt with by the Court. (3) My Department possesses a variety of electronic equipment which is used by field staff in the normal course of their duties to detect and locate sources of radio interference. Included among this equipment are some recently purchased items which are used solely for direction finding of radiocommunication transmitting stations. As considerable skill is required to use these devices the Department has provided field staff with special training in their operation. (4) (a) Mr Lear's amateur licence lapsed on 6 September 1982 for non-payment of the appropriate fee. His request of 30 September 1983 to renew the licence was refused by my Department in view of his previous misuse of radio equipment. (b) Mr Lear's CB licence was revoked for misuse of radio equipment on 19 October 1983. (c) My Department informs me that Mr Lear is no longer involved in operating equipment for radio transmission purposes as he is in gaol. (Question No. 530) Mr Jacobi asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 28 March 1985: (1) Does the counter-terrorist component of the Special Air Services Regiment receive regular training in handling incidents involving the possible use by terrorist groups of nuclear devices. (2) Does the Special Air Services Regiment hold stocks of equipment necessary for such missions and how often are designated personnel able to train using this equipment. (3) Is all this equipment portable by air; if not, are stocks held on both the east and west coasts and what is the estimated time to deploy the Special Air Services Regiment from Perth in response to a possible nuclear terrorist incident on the east coast. Mr Beazley —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (3) Public knowledge of the scope of training of the counter-terrorist force and the nature and location of its equipment may adversely affect the chance of successfully resolving terrorist incidents. The Government does not therefore consider it appropriate to comment on these matters. (Question No. 545) Mr Tickner asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 28 March 1985: In view of Australian endorsement of resolution 39/72G, in the United Nations General Assembly, what specific measures does the Australian Government propose in order to discharge its obligations, particularly in relation to (a) sub-paragraph 7, (b) sub-paragraph 8, and (c) sub-paragraph 9. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Australia co-sponsored United Nations General Assembly resolution 39/72G (1984). It did so as an expression of the abhorrence of apartheid felt by the Australian Government and people. The resolution requested states to consider taking various steps in their relations with South Africa. The Government has given careful and sympathetic consideration to the proposals in the resolution and has concluded that Government action accords clearly and closely with the thrust of the resolution, as shown by the following information. Operative paragraph 7 of resolution 39/72G: 7 (a) The Government makes no investments in or loans to South Africa. Pending the imposition of mandatory economic sanctions against South Africa by the United Nations Security Council, which the Government is prepared to support and, if adopted, to implement, the Government will request Australian companies operating in South Africa to abide by the voluntary code of conduct, the terms of which I announced in the House of Representatives on 18 April. 7 (b) All Government promotion of trade with South Africa has ceased. 7 (c) Australia conducts no military or intelligence co-operation with South Africa. In the interests of law enforcement in Australia occasional contact is maintained between the law enforcement authorities. 7 (d) There is no nuclear collaboration between Australia and South Africa. Operative paragraph 8 of resolution 39/72G: 8 (a) Australia contributes to various multilateral funds designed to provide educational and training assistance for Namibian and South African students. Some of the recipient bodies are solely concerned with Namibia while others have wider objectives and interests but include Namibians in their programs. Australia has pledged $A220,000 in 1985 to a number of United Nations funds for southern Africa, which include the United Nations Education and Training Program for Southern Africa (UNETPSA) and the United Nations Fund for Namibia (UNFN). Since 1978 Namibians have been awarded scholarships under the auspices of the Commonwealth of Nations to study in Australia. There are five students currently studying in Australia. A Namibian participated in the Foreign Service Training Course of the Department of Foreign Affairs in 1984. Australia's membership of the UN Council for Namibia is an indication of the Government's concern over the territory and its people. Australia provides educational assistance (scholarships) to South Africans disadvantaged by apartheid to pursue tertiary and other studies in South Africa. 8 (b) On 26 October 1983 the Government announced that it was prepared to see the establishment in Australia of information offices for the South West African People's Organisation (SWAPO) and the African National Congress (ANC). The ANC established an information office in Australia in December 1983 and a SWAPO representative arrived in Australia on 25 March 1985 to do the same. Australia does not provide direct support to African liberation movements. 8 (c) The Australian Government supports the efforts of the Front Line States and the Southern African Development Co-ordination Conference (SADCC) to promote and strengthen regional and national economic development to reduce dependence on South Africa. Australia provides bilateral and multilateral assistance to the Front Line States mostly in terms of food aid. While the Government is not currently considering an increase in allocation of aid to SADCC and the Front Line States, it is developing a program of long term aid to Africa which is intended to focus on food security. The Australian Government was also active in the recent International Development Agency (IDA) negotiations and was one of the first countries to offer a contribution additional to its previous proportional level. Operative paragraph 9 of resolution 39/72G: The Australian Government does not provide assistance to South Africa in academic, cultural or sporting fields: neither does it encourage the development of relations in these areas. In keeping with its rejection of apartheid, the Government has a strong policy of discouraging all forms of representative sporting contact between Australia and South Africa. In 1983 the Government established a program whereby prominent opponents of apartheid are invited to Australia as guests-of-government. Bishop Desmond Tutu and Dr Alan Boesak, both prominent opponents of the South African Government, have visited Australia under this program. As mentioned under 8 (a) above the Government has established a scholarship program for black South Africans disadvantaged by apartheid. (Question No. 555) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 28 March 1985: (1) What criteria are used by the Australian National Railways Commission in relation to changing or terminating railway services in Tasmania and South Australia. (2) Is the criteria identical for both States. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) and (2) The Australian National Railways Commission (AN) has advised me that the criteria it uses in relation to changing or terminating railway services are identical in all areas served by AN rail services. Section 18 (1) of the Australian National Railways Commission Act 1983 requires that AN conduct its operations '. . . in a manner that accords with sound commercial practice'. To meet this statutory requirement the Commission compares the changes in revenue and the changes in expenditure which would occur from service changes or cessations. Decisions are taken based on the results of these financial analyses, supplemented by information of the effects of changes on AN staff and on those communities which would be affected by service reductions. The provisions of the railway transfer agreements between the Commonwealth and South Australia and Tasmania must also be taken into account. These agreements require, in certain circumstances, the approval of Commonwealth and State Ministers for Transport before changes can occur. (Question No. 1048) Mr Campbell asked the Minister for Trade, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: (1) Has his attention been drawn to an article in the many 1985 edition of Pacific Defence Reporter entitled 'Australia's Vulnerable Sea Lines' particularly that part of the article which states that it appeared from material available either that Defence strategy does not recognise the importance of the defence of overseas trade, or that the defence of overseas trade had been placed in the 'too hard basket', and that the Government in arriving at its decision on the submarine short list should not opt for cheap and unproven designs offered by companies with little or no blue-water experience. (2) Is it a fact that neutral flags are no protection for merchant shipping in times of hostilities between other nations or groups of nations. (3) Does Australia depend largely on there being free movement of maritime trade, both import and export, in order to sustain its agricultural, transport, mining and manufacturing industries. (4) Can he assure those individuals or organisations in the Australian community looking to him as their principal ministerial decision maker that he will take an active role in Cabinet discussions on the choice of a new submarine design for the RAN, given the requirement that will be placed on these vessels to ensure that Australian sea lines of communication remain open. Mr Dawkins —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) and (2) These matters are the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Defence and should be directed to him. (3) Yes. (4) The Submarine Project will have implications for many aspects of Australia's trade. Accordingly I have been taking a close interest in the decisions involved in progressing the Project. (Question No. 1053) Mr Cobb asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the Electoral Division of Parkes from 1 December 1984 to 10 May 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the Division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 1057) Mr Price asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: (1) Which Army units will be providing displays in Sydney on 8 and 9 June 1985. (2) At what locations will the displays be held. (3) What was the basis for the decision to hold the displays. (4) What other requests were received to hold displays. (5) What was the basis for the decisions to decline the other invitations. Mr Beazley —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Defence Force Recruiting Centre, Sydney. (2) Lethbridge Park. (3) Defence Force Recruiting Stand at Lethbridge Park was as a result of a representation from Mr Price. (4) A request for an Army display at the BMX N.S.W. Titles at Lethbridge Park. (5) The 2nd Military District Band is scheduled to return from an extensive tour and series of displays in the Central Tablelands on 8 June 1985. 17 Royal N.S.W. Regiment Pipes and Drums have a prior commitment for their scheduled annual camp over the period. Principal Sydney-based units will be on stand down over the period 8-10 June following a period of intensive training and tours. (Question No. 1059) Mr Blunt asked the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: (1) Has his attention been drawn to a report in Inside Tourism on 6 May 1985, that the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism is about to be relieved of this portfolio and that this action will be timed to coincide with the axing of tourism incentives under the Export Market Development (EMDG) scheme. (2) Is it a fact, that he is taking this decision as a result of the industry's uproar about cutbacks to the EMDG scheme. Mr Hawke —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) and (2) There is no basis whatsoever in the suggestion that the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism is to be relieved of his portfolio. (Question No. 1066) Mr Price asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 13 May 1985: What roadworks within the Electoral Division of Chifley have been declared to be (a) National Roads and (b) Urban Arterial Roads. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) There are no National Roads within the Electoral Division of Chifley. (b) Declared Urban Arterial Roads within the Electoral Division of Chifley are: Mamre Road, Penrith, between the Great Western Highway and the Western Freeway. Western Freeway (F4). Great Western Highway. Rooty Hill Road North, Plumpton. Woodstock Avenue, Mount Druitt, between Duke Street and Rooty Hill Road North. Duke Street, Rooty Hill. Railway Street, Rooty Hill. Francis Road, Rooty Hill. Rooty Hill Road South, Eastern Creek. Proposed connector between Francis Road and Rooty Hill Road South. Proposed Castlereagh Freeway. Proposed Phillip Parkway from the Western Freeway to the proposed Castlereagh Freeway. Proposed road connecting the Western Freeway, the Great Western Highway and the proposed Castlereagh Freeway. Proposed connector between the Western Freeway and the Great Western Highway near Prospect. I have asked the Department of Transport to forward the honourable member a copy of the relevant map showing declared Urban Arterial Roads within his Electoral Division. (Question No. 1067) Mr Sinclair asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) How many of the 20 regional cadet units proposed by his predecessor in his press statement of 16 August 1984 have been raised. (2) Where have these units been raised, what is the strength of each and what funding does each receive from the Commonwealth. (3) How many cadet units were in operation in March 1983, what was their total strength and what was their total funding from the Commonwealth. (4) How many cadet units have ceased operation since (a) March 1983 and (b) the announcement of new Commonwealth funding arrangements for such units. Mr Beazley —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The new scheme introduced in financial Year 1984/85 proposed that 20 Regional Cadet Units would be raised throughout Australia. As at 20 May 1985, 13 Regional Cadet Units have been formed with sub-units in a total of 22 locations. Negotiations are in progress with suitable community sponsors to raise Regional Cadet Units at seven new locations before July 1985. (2)- Unit Location Strength (as at 30 March) 11 RCU Woodridge, Qld 214 20 RCU Canterbury, NSW 58 Punchbowl, NSW 143 21 RCU Shalvey, NSW 87 22 RCU Ingleburn, NSW 4 (raised 1 March 1985) Camden, NSW 87 Fairfield, NSW 76 24 RCU Grafton, NSW 39 25 RCU Erina, NSW - (raised 8 March 1985) 26 RCU Wollongong, NSW 5 (raised 8 March 1985) 40 RCU Greenacres, SA 188 Whyalla, SA 135 Broken Hill, NSW 114 41 RCU Warradale, SA 113 Noarlunga, SA 209 Murray Bridge, SA 58 50 RCU Kwinana, WA 124 North Lake, WA 80 51 RCU Girrawheen, WA 148 60 RCU Warrane, Tas. 104 Rokeby, Tas. 103 70 RCU Larrakeyah, NT 6 (raised 28 March 1985) Each of these units receives full support from the Army. This includes an annual camp of seven days with a travel subsidy of $10 per head, issue of limited personal equipment and uniforms, payment of allowances to Officers of Cadets, fostering and limited training support from Army Reserve units including the training of Officers of Cadets, and the loan of weapons and training stores. The budget provision for Financial Year 1984/85 was $2 million. The actual expenditure for the Financial Year is now expected to be about $2.6 million. (3) 166 Cadet units were in operation in March 1983 with a total strength of about 20,600. The cost of operating the scheme during Financial Year 1983/84 was about $11 million. (4) In March 1983, there were 166 cadet units. Before the scheme was restructured on 1 July 1984, 167 cadet units were operating. As at 20 May 1985, 13 Regional Cadet Units were functioning in 22 unit and sub-unit locations. Additionally, 113 school based units have maintained their affiliation with the Australian Cadets Corps. Therefore cadet units have ceased to function in 32 locations since March 1983 and 33 locations since the scheme was restructured in July 1984. (Question No. 1069) Mr MacKellar asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: In the Electoral Division of Warringah up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116 000 to $150 000, (ii) $150 000 to $200 000 and (iii) $200 000 to $250 000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177 000 to $200 000 and (ii) $200 000 to $250 000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177 000 to $200 000 and (ii) $200 000 to $250 000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227 000 to $250 000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to his Department, (ii) $250 000 to $500 000, (iii) $500 000 to $1 000 000 and (iv) greater than $1 000 000. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: This information is not collected by electorate. (Question No. 1070) Mr MacKellar asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the Electoral Division of Warringah from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the Division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 1072) Mr Downer asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the Electoral Division of Mayo from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the Division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 1074) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) What is the arrangement between the State Rail Authority of NSW (SRA) and the Australian National Railways Commission (AN) for the ACT railway. (2) What is the 'nominal' rental referred to by him. (3) What other costs of either a recurrent maintenance or capital nature will the Commonwealth still bear. (4) What amount will AN save each year by this arrangement. (5) If there is a saving to AN and an increased cost to the SRA why have there been reductions in the Can- berra/Sydney passenger fares and freight charges. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) An agency agreement covering the total operation and control of the ACT railway was signed by AN and the SRA on 5 May 1985 for a period of 25 years or such shorter period as may result from its termination by an Act of the Commonwealth Parliament. (2) The 'nominal' rental is a licence fee of $1.00 per annum payable by the SRA to AN. (3) The Commonwealth bears no costs for recurrent maintenance or capital expenditure after the commencement date of 5 May 1985. (4) Based on operating losses since 1982-83 AN expects to save in excess of $0.5 million per annum as a result of the agreement. (5) Prior to the SRA taking over total operations of the ACT Railway, freight rates between NSW stations and Canberra were charged at intersystem railways of Australia rates. These provide for terminal charges at both points of origin and destination as well as a line haul charge. Following the agreement, the SRA has adopted its own internal basis of charging which has produced lower rates. Rail passenger fares prior to the takeover by the SRA comprised an SRA component based on a distance formula and an AN component. After the takeover, the AN component was removed. As the Sydney-Canberra distance falls within the same distance formula range as Sydney-Queanbeyan, the SRA component remained the same thus producing a fare decrease. Passenger fares and freight rates between Sydney and Canberra are now a matter solely for the SRA to determine. The agreement between the SRA and AN also provides, in general, that fares, freight rates and services to and from Canberra shall be maintained after the transfer at levels not less favourable than those which apply to users of the remainder of the SRA's network. (Question No. 1077) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the Electoral Division of Murray from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the Division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 1093) Mr Sharp asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the Electoral Division of Gilmore from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the Division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than State and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 1101) Mr Price asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there in each category of pension in the Electoral Division of Chifley on 1 December 1984. (2) How many pensions in each category have (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the Division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than State and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 1133) Mr Porter asked the Minister representing the Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: What have been (a) the quantity of potable spirits upon which excise duty was paid, (b) the rate of excise duty applicable and (c) the gross amount of excise duty collected thereon for Australian (i) whisky and (ii) brandy in each month since 1 January 1984. Mr Barry Jones —The Minister for Industry, Technology and Commmerce has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) The quantity of potable spirits upon which excise duty was paid for each month since 1 January 1984 was: (in thousand litres of alcohol-Lals) 198419841985 January 642 July 607 January 790 February 405 August 657 February 478 March 397 September 412 March 448 April 363 October 549 April 389 May 506 November 470 June 504 December 433 Total quantity to date: 8,050,000 litres of alcohol. (b) The rates of excise payable were: for brandy: From 1 January 1984 to 1 February 1984-$16.69 per litre of alcohol. From 2 February 1984 to 1 February 1985-$17.37 per litre of alcohol. From 2 February 1985 to present-$17.82 per litre of alcohol. For other potable spirits (including whisky): From 1 January 1984 to 1 February 1984-$19.56 per litre of alcohol. From 2 February 1984 to 1 February 1985-$20.36 per litre of alcohol. From 2 February 1985 to present-$20.89 per litre of alcohol. (c) Gross amount of excise duty collected thereon for Australian (i) whisky and (ii) brandy in each month since 1 January 1984: ($ thousand) Aust. Aust. Month whisky brandy 1984- January 305 3,614 February 274 2,291 March 502 2,064 April 297 2,116 May 340 2,841 June 417 3,394 July 299 3,681 August 493 3,658 September 304 2,476 October 416 2,768 November 252 3,089 December 318 2,488 1985- January 422 4,917 February 214 2,464 March 508 1,850 April 366 2,439 Total 5,727 46,150 (Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Excise Statistics) (Question No. 1140) Mr Slipper asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the Electoral Division of Fisher from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the Division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 1148) Mr Price asked the Minister representing the Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce, upon notice, on 16 May 1985: (1) Do formal procedures exist for the handling of Ministerial representations in the Minister's Department and statutory authorities for which the Minister is responsible; if so, (a) what are the titles of the instructions and when are they issued and (b) are target times provided (i) formally or (ii) informally; if so, what are they. (2) Is the performance with which representations are dealt with monitored; if so, what was the percentage of representations that met their targets in 1985, to 16 May. Mr Barry Jones —The Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) Yes (Department); No (Statutory Authority) (a) 'Ministerial and Parliamentary Handbook' issued on 11 January 1984. Update information is issued periodically in the form of Central Office Circulars. (b) Yes. (i) Three weeks for final replies. (ii) Within three weeks for interim advice. (2) Yes; approximately 64 per cent (Department); Nil received (Statutory Authority). (Question No. 1167) Mr Price asked the Minister for Science, upon notice, on 16 May 1985: (1) Do formal procedures exist for the handling of Ministerial representations in the Minister's Department and statutory authorities for which the Minister is responsible; if so, (a) what are the titles of the instructions and when were they issued and (b) are target times provided (i) formally or (ii) informally; if so, what are they. (2) Is the performance with which representations are dealt with monitored; if so, what was the percentage of representations that met their targets in 1985, to 16 May. Mr Barry Jones —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Yes. (a) Department of Science Secretariat Handbook-issued 1982-updated October 1984. Also, Points for Guidance in preparing replies to Ministerial Correspondence-issued April 1983-updated regularly to meet the changing circumstances. CSIRO Ministerial Correspondence Manual-updated as required. (b) (1) Department of Science: Target times are provided formally on the file cover of each ministerial representation. Ten working days are allowed for general representations and five working days for representations from Parliamentarians. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Three weeks are allowed for general representations. Representations from Parliamentarians are given priority. (2) Yes. Department of Science 18 per cent. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization 40 per cent. (Question No. 1171) Mr Price asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, upon notice, on 16 May 1985: (1) Do formal procedures exist for the handling of Ministerial representations in the Minister's Department and statutory authorities for which the Minister is responsible; if so, (a) what are the titles of the instructions and when were they issued and (b) are target times provided (i) formally or (ii) informally; if so, what are they. (2) Is the performance with which representations are dealt with monitored; if so, what was the percentage of representations that met their targets in 1985, to 16 May. Mr Holding —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Yes. (a) Staff circulars issued regularly since 1975 and a bound handbook entitled 'Ministerial Papers and Briefings Guide' issued in August 1984. (b) Formal target times are: Representations from Australian or State Members of Parliament-Processed in Central Office, 14 days; Processed in Regional Offices, 21 days; Urgent representations, 7 days; Other representations-Central Office, 21 days; Regional Offices, 28 days. (2) Yes. During 1985 to 16 May, about half of the representations have met the deadlines specified above. These deadlines were, however, revised to meet real life conditions earlier in the year, so that the figure is approximate only. (Question No. 34) Mr Jull asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: How many staff are employed in the tourism section of his Department, excluding Australian Tourist Commission personnel, and what are their designations and duties. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is: (1) Forty-four staff are employed in the Tourism area of the Tourism and Expositions Division of my Department. (2) The designation and duties of the staff are shown in the following Schedule. Schedule DESIGNATIONS AND DUTIES OF STAFF EMPLOYED IN TOURISM AREA OF TOURISM AND EXPOSITIONS DIVISION Divisional Executive Position: First Assistant Secretary, (FAS) Senior Executive Level 3. Duties: Direct the work of the Tourism and Expositions Division comprising: Policy and Travel Industry Branch, Facilities and Projects Branch, the co-ordination, International and State Liaison Section, and the Expositions Operations Branch. Position: Steno-Secretary, Grade 2. Duties: Responsible to the FAS, minor clerical and office duties, stenographic and secretarial duties. CO-ORDINATION, INTERNATIONAL AND STATE LIAISON SECTION In summary, the functions and responsibilities of the Section are as follows: Co-ordinate tourism issues and programs within the Department that involve a number of sections. Provide advice on bilateral/multilateral relations with other countries on tourism matters and in relation to international bodies such as OECD, WTO, ESCAP and PATA. Provide secretariat services to: The Tourist Ministers' Council; The Australian Standing Committee on Tourism; and The Tourism Advisory Council. An outline of the duties and responsibilities of officers employed within the Section is as follows: Position: Clerical Administrative (Director) Class 11. Duties: Direct and control the section dealing with: Australia's position on tourism matters in relation to international bodies; provide advice on bi/multilateral relations, monitor tourism policy developments, co-ordination and secretariat responsibilities, policy submissions, briefing material, speeches, Ministerial correspondence, answers to Parliamentary Questions related to the work of the section. Position: Clerical Administrative, Class 9 (Assistant Director)-Two positions. Duties: Assist in directing the work of the Section. Liaise and consult with other Commonwealth State and private organisations, represent the Department at meetings, prepare briefing material, replies to Ministerial correspondence and Cabinet Submissions. Position: Clerical Administative, Class 8-Two positions. Duties: Prepare briefing material, replies to Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, press statements, and other initiatives for which the Section is responsible. Position: Clerical Administrative, Class 6-Three positions. Duties: Assist with studies and investigations, preparation of reports and other documentation, provide support services for industry/government consultation and other secretarial/administrative support and general research assistance. Prepare correspondence including Ministerial replies, Parliamentary Questions, Cabinet Submissions, information and other briefing papers. Position: Word Processing, Typist, Grade 1. Duties: Operate Word Processing equipment and associated work. POLICY AND TRAVEL INDUSTRY BRANCH In summary, the functions and responsibilities of the Branch are as follows: In co-operation with State/Territory Governments and industry organisations develop long term national policies and plans for the tourist industry. Review the effectiveness of national tourism policies and programs of assistance to the tourist industry. Monitor the adequacy of tourism industry training and develop Departmental input on relevant policies. Formulate policy advice and make recommendations to Government on developments in domestic and international aviation and the transport sector generally as they effect tourism policy. Consult with State/Territory Governments on uniform legislation for the registration of travel agents and related matters. An outline of the duties and responsibilities of officers employed within the Branch is as follows: Position: Assistant Secretary, Senior Executive, Level 1. Duties: Direct the Policy and Travel Industry Branch with responsibility for: Tourism policies, liaise and assist tourist and related travel industries, tourist facilities and accommodation, overseas trends and developments, foreign policy and investment aspects, regional tourism relations and co-ordinate various Sections' inputs. Position: Clerical Administrative, Class 11, (Director)-Two positions- (1) Policy Development and Training; (2) Travel Industry. Duties: Direct and control the activities of a Section. Prepare or direct the preparation of briefing material, speeches, Ministerial correspondence, answers to Parliamentary Questions, et cetera. Represent the Department at meetings and consultations with other Departments, tourist bodies, the States and industry. Position: Clerical Administrative (Assistant Director), Class 9-Three positions. Duties: Assist in directing the work of the Section or sub-section. Prepare briefing material, replies to Ministerial correspondence and Cabinet Submissions. Represent the Department. Position: Class 8-Four positions. Duties: Prepare briefing material, replies to Ministerial correspondence and answers to Parliamentary Questions. Liaise with other Departments and organisations and undertake studies and projects. Position: Clerical Administrative, Class 6-Four positions. Duties: Assist with studies and investigations undertaken by the Section. Assist in report preparation and provide support services for industry/government consultations and other secretarial/administrative support. Provide general research assistance and undertake special projects. Prepare Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, Cabinet Submissions, information and other briefing papers. Position: Clerical Administrative, Class 4, Policy Development and Training. Duties: Assist with preparation of information papers, briefing material, routine correspondence, et cetera. Assist with monitoring tourism developments, handle enquiries, assist with analysis and interpretation of data. Perform general duties as directed. Position: Clerical Assistant, Class 4, Policy Development and Training. Duties: Provide general administrative assistance across the Branch and support for research activities. Position: Steno-secretary, Grade 1. Duties: Responsible to the Assistant Secretary and providing stenographic services, clerical duties and typing for the Branch. FACILITIES AND PROJECTS BRANCH In summary, the functions and responsibilities of the Branch are as follows: Provide policy advice on tourism accommodation and related industries. Formulate policies to develop tourism infrastructure in National Parks, historic places and major national attractions. Administration of the Australian Tourist Commission (ATC) Act. Undertake Departmental responsibilities in relation to major events with tourism implications e.g.: Conventions; Bicentennial events; World Tourism Day; Administer National Tourism Awards; Administer the Diesel fuel subsidy scheme. An outline of the duties and responsibilities of officers employed within the Branch is as follows: Position: Assistant Secretary, Senior Executive, Level 1. Duties: Direct work related to Tourism projects, promotional activities, facilities and accommodation, the Australian Tourist Commission (ATC) and related matters. Position: Clerical Administrative, Class 11 (Director)-Two positions- Infrastructure Section ATC Liaison; and Projects section. Duties: Prepare and direct preparation of policy submissions, briefing material, speeches, Ministerial correspondence, answers to Parliamentary Questions, liaise with other Departments and represent the Department in related discussions. Position: Clerical Administrative, Class 9 (Assistant Director)-Three positions. Duties: Assist Director and oversee and as necessary participate in preparation of briefing material, speeches, replies to Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, press statements. Position: Clerical Administrative, Class 8-Four positions. Duties: Undertake studies and investigations in relation to the work of the Section. Examine industry problems in detail and assist in preparation of proposals for action. Monitor and evaluate developments. Prepare replies to Ministerial correspondence and Parliamentary Questions, draft briefing material, speeches and other papers arising from the work of the Section. Position: Clerical Administrative, Class 6-Four positions. Duties: Assist with preparation of studies and reports associated with relevant Section activities. Provide general research assistance. Prepare correspondence. As required, undertake other work related to the Section. Position: Clerical Administrative, Class 4, Infrastructure. Duties: Assist with preparation of information papers, briefing material, routine correspondence. Handle enquiries and process requests, analyse and interpret data, perform general duties as required. Position: Steno-secretary, Grade 1. Duties: Responsible to Assistant Secretary for stenographic and secretarial duties. Assist in typing for Branch. (Question No. 38) Mr Jull asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: Which international travel trade fairs, and major overseas Australian travel promotions did he attend and for how long was he involved in each case, in (a) 1983-84 and (b) 1984-85 to the date of the answer to this question. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) Press conference, 21 November 1983, London, Travel writers press conference, 23 November 1983, New York. Luncheon with travel trade, 28 November 1983, Los Angeles. Open ATC travel centre, 2 December 1983, Tokyo. (b) Nil. (Question No. 51) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: (1) When was it first brought to the attention of the Government that Mr Robert Trimbole was in Ireland (Eire). (2) What stage had been reached in any action then being taken to conclude an extradition treaty or reciprocal extradition arrangements with Ireland when it was first brought to the notice of the Government that Mr Trimbole was in Ireland. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The Attorney-General's Department received advice from the Australian Federal Police on Tuesday, 23 October 1984 that a person thought to be Robert Trimbole was suspected of being in Ireland. That information became more definite later that day and was confirmed late on Wednesday, 24 October 1984. (2) Negotiations between officials for an extradition treaty with Ireland took place in Dublin in June 1972. Follow up correspondence continued intermittently until 1977 without finality. Thereafter until mid-1983, the matter was substantially inactive. In January 1982 the Irish Treaty File was put away into the Department's Registry and was not retrieved until July 1983. In mid-1983 work commenced on the settling of a model extradition treaty incorporating the latest developments in international extradition law. The model treaty was to be the basis for negotiations with countries with which extradition arrangements did not then exist. By October 1984 the model treaty had been substantially settled between the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Attorney-General's Department. On 3 October 1984 Professor Ivan Shearer of the University of New South Wales, a recognised expert in extradition law, was asked to comment on the model treaty. As at 23 October 1984 the work before 1977 on the Irish Treaty had been overtaken by the development of the model treaty. The negotiation of a modern Extradition Treaty with Ireland has been taking place and is at an advanced stage. On confirmation of Robert Trimbole's being in Ireland, Australia moved immediately to negotiate and put in place extradition arrangements with Ireland pursuant to sub-section 10(4) of the Extradition (Foreign States) Act 1966. Those arrangements were subsequently upheld by the High Court of Australia and the High Court of Ireland. (Question No. 95) Mr Hunt asked the Minister for Primary Industry, upon notice, on 25 February 1985: (1) What is the cost per annum to the Australian wheat industry of the 15 per cent tariff applying to imported grain harvesters. (2) How many jobs in the Australian harvester manufacturing industry is this tariff designed to protect and what is the effective subsidy to each job from the wheat industry. (3) Is it feasible for the same protection to be afforded the manufacturers through a bounty paid by the community as a whole; If so, what would be the annual cost of such a bounty. Mr Kerin —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The tariff does not apply to all imported grain harvesters as the Government decided that tariff concessions would apply to very large machines not produced locally. Specific data for the wheat industry on the annual user cost of the 15 per cent tariff applying to imports of grain harvesters is not available. For the grains and oilseeds industries the Industries Assistance Commission (IAC) estimated the user cost to be of the order of $11m per annum. The IAC based its estimate (contained in its Report no. 320 'Grain Harvesters' of 18 May 1983) on 1982 levels of imports and local production. This is the latest estimate available. The total user cost to the wheat industry would, of course, be less. The IAC also estimated that, in aggregate, the 15 per cent tariff on imported harvesters increased the materials input costs of the graingrowing industry as a whole by approximately 1 per cent. (2) The industry currently employs about 670 people. Their share in the benefits from the tariff assistance would be equivalent to a value of up to about $16,500 per annum, depending on the extent to which shareholders and those not directly employed in the industry also benefit. The extent to which this represents a net transfer of income from grain producers (including their employees and suppliers) is dependent on the level of benefits which they also derive from Government assistance to grain producers and rural industries generally, as well as judgment as to the level that prices, and repair and maintenance costs, would be in the absence of any local manufacturing capability. (3) It is technically feasible to provide assistance for local production of grain harvesters by way of a bounty. This would directly amount to about $1.3m per annum according to the IAC's estimate, but this excludes the revenue foregone from the abolition of the tariff which was estimated at $7.6m in 1983-84 and also excludes the costs of administering the bounty. (Question No. 136) Mr Beddall asked the Minister for Primary Industry, upon notice, on 19 March 1985: (1) It is the Government's intention to introduce a subsidy to reduce the impact of the world oil parity pricing policy; if not, will it consider introducing such a subsidy. (2) Are farm costs higher under this Government than under the Fraser Government. (3) What effects have this Government's economic policies had on primary producers in Australia. (4) What effect is the reduced level of the Australian dollar having on primary producers in Australia. Mr Kerin —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The Government does not intend introducing a subsidy to reduce the impact of its crude oil import parity pricing policy. A subsidy would distort the pattern of resource use and encourage waste. The Government has, however, announced its intention to review the pricing and allocation arrangements with a view to the possible introduction of a free market. Notwithstanding import parity pricing, Australian fuel prices have changed very little in real terms since 1980 and they have consistently compared very favourably with countries like Japan, France and Britain. The following table provides an indication of international retail petrol prices: INDICATIVE INTERNATIONAL RETAIL PETROL PRICES (a) Australian US Cents cents a litre a litre Italy 91 61 Japan 86 58 France 82 55 Norway 76 51 Spain 74 50 Austria 73 49 Netherlands 72 48 Sweden 71 48 United Kingdom 66 44 Federal Republic of Germany 64 43 New Zealand 63 42 Greece 60 40 Turkey 57 38 Canada 52 35 United States 51 34 Australia (b) 48 32 (a) International retail prices quoted are based on latest information received from Australian overseas posts. Automatice gasoline prices are for the most commonly used grade of automotive gasoline in that country, at 'full-service' prices. (b) Department of Resources and Energy estimate based on latest available CPI price data for eight capital cities, subsequent Prices Surveillance Authority determinations, allowance for discounts, and advice from the Australian Automotive Chamber of Commerce. Note: Prices have been converted for most countries at 6 March 1985 exchange rates. The OECD countries not included in the table are Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland. According to the IEA all have average petrol prices above Australia's. (2) The rate of increase in the price of farm inputs for 1984-85 is approximately 6 per cent. This compares with an average rate of increases of 12.6 per cent experienced in the previous six years. (3) The Government's sound approach to economic management has benefited the rural sector in several ways. In particular, through the sucess of our approach to budgetary restraint and the prices and Incomes Accord, inflation has fallen from 11.5 per cent in 1982/83 to around 5 per cent; the rate of growth in farm costs has fallen to an estimed 6 per cent in 1984/85, less than half the average rate of growth over the previous 6 years; and industrial disputation has also substantially declined. (4) The most important immediate effect on the rural sector of the recent devaluation of the Australian dollar has been significantly increased returns for Australian exporters of commodities priced in currencies which have appreciated against our dollar. The National Farmers' Federation strongly supports the Government's decision to float the dollar. (Question No. 225) Mr Ruddock asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 19 march 1985: (1) Has his Department carried out a national survey of staff members who qualify for and receive language availability performance allowances. (2) Is the report now complete; if so, will it be tabled in the Parliament. (3) Is it a fact that until now there has been no scheme in place in his Department to ensure that the language needs of his Department are in part met by staff members qualified for and in receipt of language availability performance allowances. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) A national survey of employees of the Department of Social Security who qualify for and receive the Language Availability and Performance Allowance (LAPA) was carried out in 1984. (2) The report of the survey will be completed by the end of June. (3) The Public Service Board introduced the Language Availability and Performance Allowance in September 1978. The Department of Social Security commenced paying the allowance to eligible employees in January 1979. (Question No. 304) Mr Ronald Edwards asked the Minister representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) How many compensation claims for repetitive strain injury were received by the Minister's Department and statutory authorities under his control in (a) 1983-84 and (b) 1984-85 to 20 March 1985. (2) What is the analysis of these claims giving details of sex, type of duties performed and the number of claims accepted, rejected and finalised. (3) How many employees are considered to have been successfully rehabilitated, and what steps were taken to achieve rehabilitation. (4) What steps are being taken to prevent this type of injury. Mr Barry Jones —The Minister for Resources and Energy has provided the following answer to the honourable member's questions: (1) (a) 10; (b) 32. (2)- Sex Status of claims Male Female Type of Duties Accepted Rejected Finalised Pending 0 30 Keyboard 22 nil 22 8 1 7 Clerical/Clerical Assistant 6 nil 6 2 2 1 Drafting 2 nil 2 1 1 0 Manual 1 nil 1 0 Note 1: A claim is taken to be finalised when liability has been accepted. Note 2: Includes all reported case from within the portfolio, including the River Murray Commission. Claims from the Commission are referred to the Government Insurance Office and are not handled under the Compensation (Commonwealth Government Employees) Act. (3) 9 staff are considered to have been successfully rehabilitated. Steps taken to achieve this have included complete rest from work; modification of the work station either by rearrangement of furniture/equipment or the provision of new equipment to assist the officer in performing certain duties; alteration to the manner in which an officer works e.g. incorporating rest breaks into the work routine and reducing the speed at which an officer performs repetitive tasks; and complete change of duties by redeployment of the officer to a different function. (4) The prevention of repetitive strain injuries has been approached separately by my Department, and Statutory Authorities under my control. Many measures are common to all areas and are in line with practices recommended by the Public Service Board. They include: Information seminars covering all factors relevant to repetition strain injury prevention and management; provision of ergonomically sound furniture; active encouragement to staff at risk to take regular rest breaks and attend exercise sessions; and investigation of each reported case of repetitive strain injury in an attempt to identify common contributory factors. In addition my Department has established a Working Party to oversight action aimed at the prevention and management of repetitive strain injuries. (Question No. 559) Mr Slipper asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 28 March 1985: Is it a fact that some of the visitors mentioned in the Overseas Visitors List, issued by the News and Media Section of his Department, have their visits to Australia paid for or subsidised by the Government; if so, (a) what is the criteria for the granting of this assistance and (b) what amount has been spent in this manner by the Government since it came to office in 1983. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The Overseas Visitors List issued each month by my Department relates to official visitors from a number of sources. Those sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs include visitors on a world wide basis under the Special Overseas Visits Fund, a program which has been operating since 1956, and Asian visitors under the Cultural Awards Scheme which originated in 1970. In respect of question (a), criteria for these awards are the fostering of an appreciation overseas of Australian achievements and creation of a better understanding of Australian attitudes and official policies. Expenditure for 1983-84 as in question (b), and appropriation for 1984-85 are as follows: 1983-84 1984-85 SOVF 552,000 620,000 CAS 67,400 60,000 (Question No. 564) Dr Watson asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) What is the percentage of Queensland's total unemployed registered at the Woodridge Commonwealth Employment Service Office. (2) What percentage of Queensland's total allocation of funds under the Community Employment Program in 1984-85 has been spent in the area covered by the Woodridge Commonwealth Employment Service Office. (3) Can he explain the reason for the discrepancy between these percentages and what steps will he take to change the situation. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is: (1) The latest figure of 5.6 per cent as at 31 March 1985. (2) 2.5 per cent of total funding under the Community Employment Program (CEP) approved in Queensland in 1984-85 has been in the Woodridge Commonwealth Employment Serice area. (3) The level of CEP funding approved in any area is largely dependent upon local sponsors putting forward wothwhile projects which meet the guidelines, objectives and priorities of the Program. Every effort has already been made by both Commonwealth and State field staff to assist potential sponsors in the Woodridge area in the development of CEP proposals. In addition, the CEP State Consultative Committee attempts to ensure an equitable distribution of CEP funds on the basis of regional levels of unemployment. Since the commencement of the CEP in Queensland, 37 projects creating 343 jobs and involving CEP funding of $3,387,569 have been approved in the Woodridge CES area. In 1984-85, CEP funding of $1,091,626 for 11 projects creating 116 jobs has already been approved. I understand that a further package of project proposals will be presented to the Consultative Committee for consideration on 7 June 1985 which may provide additional CEP funds in the Woodridge area. (Question No. 597) Mr Cadman asked all Ministers, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are provided with credit cards. (2) Which companies are used to provide these cards (e.g. American Express, Diners Club). (3) Who pays the membership and service fees. (4) At what level is an officer entitled to credit cards. (5) What limits are placed on the usage of the cards. Mr Holding —The answer to the honourable member's questions is as follows: (1) Aboriginal Development Commission 1 Department of Aboriginal Affairs 13 TOTAL 14 This number includes American Express, Diners Club and Bankcard. The Department of Finance through the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has provided the following advice with respect to Parts 2-5 of the question: (2) Credit Cards available to officers are issued by American Express International (Amex), Diners Club International, The Australian Telecommunications Commission (Telecom), The Australian National Airlines Commission (TAA), Ansett Airlines of Australia Ltd (Ansett). (3) There are normally no membership or service fees applicable to TAA, Ansett or Telecom credit cards. In respect of Amex and Diners Club credit cards, a departmental secretary may approve reimbursement of the annual membership fee to an officer in accordance with Finance Direction 34/25. Amex and Diners Club have introduced special annual membership rates for officers who apply for and are issued with credit cards through 'Corporate Card' Schemes that were negotiated with the Department of Finance-usually of the order of $10-12. (4) The issue of TAA, Ansett and Telecom credit cards to nominated senior officers, e.g. departmental secretaries and their deputies has been longstanding. There are no restrictions on the level of officers who may apply for Amex or Diners Club credit cards. However, before a credit card is issued under the 'Corporate Card' Scheme, a department must be satisfied that an officer has a 'work-related' need for the card. (5) TAA, Ansett and Telecom credit cards are intended for use by senior officers where there is an urgent need to use the services of those bodies for official purposes in circumstances that do not allow the usual procedures to be followed, such as outside normal business hours or in locations remote from the department's office. Amex and Diners Club cards are subject to the limitations placed on the cards by Amex or Diners Club. Officers are responsible to meet all expenditure charged to their card account. Expenditure of an official nature incurred by the use of credit cards is subject to normal reimbursement procedures to which the disciplines of the Audit Act and other relevant legislation are applied. Other charges including interest etc that the officer chooses to incur in using these cards are the personal responsibility of that officer. (Question No. 600) Mr Cadman asked the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles at their places of residence (a) permanently and (b) occasionally. (2) What are the levels of these officers. (3) Are these vehicles used by officers to provide transport to and from work. Mr Hawke —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) 29 (b) 5-each member of a panel of five officers, who are rostered in turn to act as the Department's week-end duty officer is permitted to garage a vehicle at home when rostered for such duty. (2) Departmental Secretary or equivalent, Senior Executive Service officers and one Clerical Administrative Class 11 officer. The Departmental duty officer is a Class 7 or Class 8 Clerical/Administrative officer. (3) Yes. (Question No. 608) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles at their places of residence (a) permanently and (b) occasionally. (2) What are the levels of these officers. (3) Are these vehicles used by officers to provide transport to and from work. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) 5; (b) 5. (2) (a) The Secretary and both Deputy Secretaries, Department of Foreign Affairs; Director, Australian Development Assistance Bureau (SES level 5) and Director, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (SES level 4). (b) Officers rostered to perform weekend and after hours duty as Departmental and consular duty officers. (3) Yes. (Question No. 614) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles at their places of residence (a) permanently and (b) occasionally. (2) What are the levels of these officers. (3) Are these vehicles used by officers to provide transport to and from work. Mr Beazley —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) The number of officers who are authorized to permanently garage Commonwealth vehicles at their place of residence is 62. (b) The number of officers who are authorized to occasionally garage Commonwealth vehicles at their place of residence is 34. (2) The levels of these officers varies from the Secretary of the Department to duty driver. (3) Yes. The information provided refers to the department, as distinct from the Australian Defence Force. (Question No. 619) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles at their places of residence (a) permanently, (b) occasionally. (2) What are the levels of those officers. (3) Are these vehicles used by officers to provide transport to and from work. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Total number of officers: (a) 25, (b) 1. (2) (a) Level of officers: DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, RECREATION AND TOURISM Secretary (1) Senior Executive Service Level 3 (3) Senior Executive Service Level 2 (1) Senior Executive Service Level 1 (2) Government Printer (1) Assistant Director (Journalist Grade 4) (1) Director (Class 10) (1) Chief Photographer (1) Journalist Grade A2 (1) Journalist Grade A1 (1) NATIONAL MEDIA LIAISON SERVICE Head (1) AUSTRALIAN TOURIST COMMISSION Senior Executive Service Level 4 (1) Senior Executive Service Level 1 (2) Clerical Administrative Class 11 (2) Clerical Administrative Class 10 (5) AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION General Manager (1) (2) (b)- NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE Clerical Administrative Class 8 (1) (3) Yes. (Question No. 625) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles at their places of residence (a) permanently and (b) occasionally. (2) What are the levels of these officers. (3) Are these vehicles used by officers to provide transport to and from work. Mr Holding —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) Department of Aboriginal Affairs, 98; Aboriginal Development Commission, 68; Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, nil. (b) Department of Aboriginal Affairs, 75; Aboriginal Development Commission, 22; Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, 15. (2) The levels range from Clerical Assistant grades to officers of the Senior Executive Service or their equivalent. (3) The Department of Aboriginal Affairs and portfolio statutory authorities follow the guidelines issued by the Department of Local Government and Administrative Services produced in the booklet titled ''Rules for the Use of Official Motor Transport and Procedures of the Central Transport Authority''. As well, the Secretary has issued departmental guidelines for the use of Commonwealth vehicles which follow and summarise the approvals, issued under these guidelines to garage vehicles, the officers concerned drive between work and their homes. (Question No. 628) Mr Cadman asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: Is the Lindsay Robert Aitken presently cited on page 15 of Dun's Gazette of 10 March 1983 in a creditor petition by Trans Tasman Timber Pty Ltd the same Lindsay Robert Aitken as (a) is trusteee in bankruptcy for the estate of R. R. and M. E. Latona, and who has not accounted any details of the management of the estate to Mr and Mrs Latona, and (b) allegedly fraudulently disposed of the property of the clients of Mr Gunther Mannigel and against whom complaints were made to the Inspector of Bankruptcy? Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The Lindsay Robert Aitken who is named on page 15 of Dun's Gazette of 6 March 1985 is the same Lindsay Robert Aitken who is: (a) the trustee of the bankrupt estates of Mr R. R. Latona and Mrs M. E. Latona; and (b) the trustee of the bankrupt estates of Mr G. H. F. Mannigel and Mrs C. N. Mannigel and the deed of assignment under Part X of the Bankruptcy Act of Mr H. O. H. Mannigel. The following further information is supplied: (c) sub-section 170 (2) of the Bankruptcy Act requires the trustee, at the request of the bankrupt, to furnish to the bankrupt information reasonably required by the bankrupt concerning his affairs; (d) refusal by the trustee to comply with the obligation to provide information could be a ground for an application to the Court under sections 178 or 179 of the Act for the removal of the trustee from office; (e) allegations that property in the Mannigel bankruptcies was negligently or unlawfully dealt with were considered by the Honourable Mr Justice Smithers during an application by Mr and Mrs Mannigel to the Federal Court of Australia for an order under section 179 of the Act removing the trustee from office. That application was dismissed by Mr Justice Smithers on 16 August 1983. (Question No. 649) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: (1) What are the current intentions of the Government with respect to the proposed re-location to Canberra of the headquarters of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation. (2) When is it proposed that the Government will make an announcement on this matter. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) and (2) The matter is under Government consideration. It is a matter concerning national security. Accordingly I am unable to give the honourable member any further information. (Question No. 662) Mr Rocher asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: How many people were employed full-time in each statutory authority for which the Minister is responsible in (a) 1983 and (b) 1984. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) 24 (Australia Japan Foundation 12; Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research 12). (b) 37 (Australia Japan Foundation 11; Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research 26). (Question No. 673) Mr Rocher asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: How many people were employed full-time in each statutory authority for which the Minister is responsible in (a) 1983 and (b) 1984. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Full-time staffing levels in respect of the Australian Tourist Commission (ATC) and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) as at 30 June each year were as follows: ATC AIS 1980 76 n.a. 1981 76 20 1982 75 40 1983 78 47 1984 92 70 The Australian Institute of Sport is a public company limited by guarantee but is included in the answer for purposes of completeness. SCHEDULE: DESIGNATIONS AND DUTIES OF STAFF EMPLOYED IN TOURISM AREA OF TOURISM AND EXPOSITIONS DIVISION Divisional Executive Position Duties First Assistant Secretary, (FAS), Senior Executive Level 3 Direct the work of the Tourism and Expositions Division comprising: Policy and Travel Industry Branch, Facilities and Projects Branch, the Co-ordination, International and State Liaison Section, and the Expositions Operations Branch. Steno-Secretary Grade 2 Responsible to the FAS, minor clerical and office duties, stenographic and secretarial duties. CO-ORDINATION, INTERNATIONAL AND STATE LIAISON SECTION In summary, the functions and responsibilities of the Section are as follows: Co-ordination tourism issues and programs within the Department that involve a number of sections. Provide advice on bilateral/multilateral relations with other countries on tourism matters and in relation to international bodies such as OECD, WTO, ESCAP, and PATA. Provide secretariat service to the Tourist Ministers' Council, the Australian Standing Committee on Tourism, and the Tourism Advisory Council. An outline of the duties and responsibilities of officers employed within the Section is as follows: Position Duties Clerical Administrative (Director) Class 11 Direct and control the section dealing with: Australia's position on tourism matters in relation to international bodies; provide advice on bi/multilateral relations, monitor tourism policy developments, co-ordination and secretariat responsibilities, policy submissions, briefing material, speeches, Ministerial correspondence, answers to Parliamentary Questions related to the work of the section. Clerical Administrative, Class 9, (Assistant Director)-Two Positions Assist in directing the work of the Section. Liaise and consult with other Commonwealth State and private organisations, represent the Department at meetings, prepare briefing material, replies to Ministerial correspondence and Cabinet Submissions. Clerical Administrative, Class 8-Two positions Prepare briefing material, replies to Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, press statements, and other initiatives for which the Section is responsible. Clerical Administrative, Class 6-Three positions Assist with studies and investigations, preparation of reports and other documentation, provide support services for industry/government consultation and other secretarial/administrative support and general research assistance. Prepare correspondence including Ministerial replies, Parliamentary Questions, Cabinet Submissions, information and other briefing papers. Word Processing Typist, Grade 1 Operate Word Processing equipment and associated work. POLICY AND TRAVEL INDUSTRY BRANCH In summary, the functions and responsibilities of the Branch are as follows: In co-operation with State/Territory Governments and industry organisations develop long term national policies and plans for the tourist industry. Review the effectiveness of national tourism policies and programs of assistance to the tourist industry. Monitor the adequacy of tourism industry training and develop Departmental input on relevant policies. Formulate policy advice and make recommendations to Government on developments in domestic and international aviation and the transport sector generally as they affect tourism policy. Consult with State/Territory Governments on uniform legislation for the registration of travel agents and related matters. An outline of the duties and responsibilities of officers employed within the Branch is as follows: Position Duties Assistant Secretary, Senior Executive Level 1 Direct the Policy and Travel Industry Branch with responsibility for: Tourism policies, liaise and assist tourist and related travel industries, tourist facilities and accommodation, overseas trends and developments, foreign policy and investment aspects, regional tourism relations and co-ordinate various Sections' inputs. Clerical Administrative, Class 11 (Director)-Two Positions: (1) Policy Development and Training; (2) Travel Industry Direct and control the activities of a Section. Prepare or direct the preparation of briefing material, speeches, Ministerial correspondence, answers to Parliamentary Questions, etc. Represent the Department at meetings and consultations with other Departments, tourist bodies, the States and industry. Clerical Administrative (Assistant Director), Class 9-Three Positions Assist in directing the work of the Section or sub-section. Prepare briefing material, replies to Ministerial correspondence and Cabinet Submissions. Represent the Department. Class 8-Four Positions Prepare briefing material, replies to Ministerial correspondence and answers to Parliamentary Questions. Liaise with other Departments and organisations and undertake studies and projects. Clerical Administrative, Class 6-Four Positions Assist with studies and investigations undertaken by the Section. Assist in report preparation and provide support services for industry/government consultations and other secretariat/administrative support. Provide general research assistance and undertake special projects. Prepare Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, Cabinet Submissions, information and other briefing papers. Clerical Administrative, Class 4, Policy Development and Training Assist with preparation of information papers, briefing material, routine correspondence, etc. Assist with monitoring tourism developments, handle enquiries, assist with analysis and interpretation of data. Perform general duties as directed. Clerical Assistant, Class 4, Policy Development and Training Provide general administrative assistance across the Branch and support for research activities. Steno-Secretary, Grade 1 Responsible to the Assistant Secretary and providing stenographic services, clerical duties and typing for the Branch. FACILITIES AND PROJECTS BRANCH In summary, the functions and responsibilities of the Branch are as follows: Provide policy advice on tourism accommodation and related industries. Formulate policies to develop tourism infrastructure in National Parks, historic places and major national attractions. Administration of the Australian Tourist Commission (ATC) Act. Undertake the Departmental responsibilities in relation to major events with tourism implications for example, Conventions, Bicentennial events, World Tourism Day, Administer National Tourism Awards. Administer the Diesel fuel subsidy scheme. An outline of the duties and responsibilities of officers employed within the Branch is as follows: Position Duties Assistant Secretary, Senior Executive Level 1 Direct work related to Tourism projects, promotional activities, facilities and accommodation, the Australian Tourist Commission (ATC) and related matters. Clerical Administrative, Class 11 (Director)-Two Positions: Infrastructure Section; ATC Liaison and Projects section Prepare and direct preparation of policy submissions, briefing material, speeches, Ministerial correspondence, answers to Parliamentary Questions, liaise with other Departments and represent the Department in related discussions. Clerical Administrative Class 9 (Assistant Director)-Three Positions Assist Director and oversee and as necessary participate in preparation of briefing materials, speeches, replies to Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary questions, press statements. Clerical Administrative Class 8-Four Positions Undertake studies and investigations in relation to the work of the Section. Examine industry problems in detail and assist in preparation of proposals for action. Monitor and evaluate developments. Prepare replies to Ministerial correspondence and Parliamentary Questions, draft briefing material, speeches and other papers arising from the work of the Section. Clerical Administrative Class 6-Four Positions Assist with preparation of studies and reports associated with relevant Section activities. Provide general research assistance. Prepare correspondence. As required, undertake other work related to the Section. Clerical Administrative Class 4, Infrastructure Assist with preparation of information papers, briefing material, routine correspondence. Handle enquiries and process requests, analyse and interpret data, perform general duties as required. Steno-Secretary, Grade 1 Responsible to Assistant Secretary for stenographic and secretarial duties. Assist in typing for Branch. (Question No. 679) Mr Rocher asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: (1) How many people were employed full time in each statutory authority for which the Minister is responsible in (a) 1983 and (b) 1984. Mr Holding —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: As at 30 June of each year full time staffing in each statutory authority was: Aboriginal Development Commission: 1983-230; 1984-252. Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies: 1983-58; 1984-58. (Question No. 690) Mr Rocher asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: How many people were employed full time in the Minister's Department in (a) 1983 and (b) 1984. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) 4328 (as at 31 December 1983). (b) 4459 (as at 31 December 1984). (Question No. 706) Mr Rocher asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: (1) How many people were employed full time in the Minister's Department in (a) 1983 and (b) 1984. Mr Holding —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: As at 30 June of each year full time staffing in the Department of Aboriginal Affairs was: 1983-631; 1984-676. (Question No. 709) Mr Rocher asked the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: (1) What is the total cost of the assistance to be provided to the 20 women who are to attend the 'Non-Government Organisations Forum-''85'' ' to be held in Kenya in July. (2) Who selected the women. (3) What criteria were used to determine the suitability and representativeness of the individuals chosen. Mr Dawkins —The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on the Status of Women has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) The Government is paying for 20 women to attend the Non-Government Organisations Forum because the Government believes it is important that Australian women be present at this international gathering to be held in conjunction with the official United Nations World Conference to mark the close of the United Nations Decade for Women in Nairobi next July. The exact cost of the Government's support cannot be calculated at this stage because many individual bookings have not been confirmed. However, it will be in the region of $70,000. (2) Senator Susan Ryan, the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on the Status of Women, on advice from the Office of the Status of Women. (3) The successful applicants were chosen on the basis of their contribution to raising the status of women in Australia as well as their potential contribution to the activities of the Forum and their plans for sharing their experiences on return. Special consideration was also given to those from non-English speaking backgrounds, young women and Aboriginal women. Applicants were required to indicate their support for the United Nations Convention on the elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Members of the National Women's Consultative Council, Commonwealth and State public servants and women who were likely to have other financial resources to assist them to attend the Conference were excluded from selection for financial support. (Question No. 710) Mr Rocher asked the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: (1) What has been the cost of advertisements placed in the media for Senior Executive Service opportunities since the introduction of this scheme. (2) How many positions have been advertised. (3) How many positions have subsequently been filled by (a) public servants, (b) staff of Commonwealth statutory commissions and authorities, (c) staff from the academic community (for example, universities, colleges of advanced education, institutes of technology), (d) State public servants and (e) personnel from the private sector. Mr Willis —The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Public Service Matters has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) The total cost of advertising Senior Executive Service vacancies in the weekly block advertisement placed in the national press since the introduction of the Senior Executive Service on 1 October 1984 until 30 April 1985 is $493,169.20. The cost of advertising the 68 positions which had been filled to 30 April 1985 is $142,158.05. The Public Service Board is examining ways whereby the costs of advertising can be substantially reduced as from 1 July 1985. (2) A total of 235 positions had been advertised to 30 April 1985. (3) The 68 positions have been filled by: (a) employees under the Public Service Act: 56; employees under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act: 1; members of the Defence Force: 1. (b) staff of Commonwealth statutory commissions and authorities: 1 (c) staff from the academic community: 5 (d) State public servants: 2 (e) personnel from the private sector: 2 (Question No. 719) Mr Rocher asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: (1) How many warships of the Soviet Union were sighted in the Indian Ocean in (a) 1983, (b) 1984, (c) 1985 to 30 March 1985. (2) Is he able to say what was the estimated number of ship-days spent in the Indian Ocean by each warship. Mr Beazley —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Thirty-two Soviet warships (including submarines, but excluding naval auxiliaries) were sighted in the Indian Ocean in 1983, 35 in 1984 and 13 to 30 March 1985. (2) Class/day figures of Soviet warships which operated in the Indian Ocean from 1983 to 30 March 1985 are shown in the following table. I am not in a position to provide the number of ship-days for specific warships. CLASSES OF SOVIET NAVAL WARSHIPS SIGHTED IN INDIAN OCEAN (SHIP DAYS) 1983-30 MARCH 1985 1983 1984 30 Mar. 85 Aircraft Carriers Kiev 53 46 Cruisers Kara 220 165 Kresta 90 Moskva 72 Destroyers Kashin 115 122 90 Kotlin 122 102 Frigates Krivak 401 659 164 Petya 7 19 Riga 70 Submarines Foxtrot 81 221 64 Echo II 166 70 Charlie 38 341 154 November 73 Victor 14 Kilo 95 Minesweepers Natya 438 423 90 Yurka 19 Patrol Ship T-58 11 Nanuchka 48 Landing Ship Ivan Rogov 36 46 Alligator 316 359 124 Ropucha 199 (Question No. 720) Mr Rocher asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: (1) What are the expected savings in pensions in the first full year of the assets test. (2) How many pensions have been (a) reduced and (b) cancelled since the introduction of the assets test. (3) How many pensioners are there in Australia. (4) What percentage of pensioners have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many people have not yet lodged the asset test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The full year savings in Social Security pension outlays from the introduction of the assets test is estimated to be $104.9m based on assets test forms processed to the end of the March 1985. The final full year savings will be higher because more forms will be processed and some of the people whose pensions have been suspended for failure to return the forms will in fact be cancelled. The comparable figure for the Department of Veterans' Affairs as at 5 April 1985 is $23.5m. (2) (a) and (b) As at the end of March 1985 23,443 Social Security pensions had been reduced and 30,832 Social Security pensions had been cancelled as a result of the assets test. The comparable figures for the Department of Veterans' Affairs were 7,092 reduced and 5,647 cancelled. (3) As at 8 March 1985 there were 2,052,607 Social Security pensioners and as at 22 February 1985 there were 389,759 repatriation service pensioners. (4) 2.6 per cent of Social Security pensions and 3.3 per cent of repatriation service pensioners. (5) As at 19 April 1985, 4002 Social Security pensioners and as at 12 April 1985, 536 repatriation service pensioners had not lodged their Statement of Assets forms. (Question No. 730) Mr McVeigh asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: What percentage of the stated 3 per cent of pensioners being affected by the assets test are from either small or large farms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The information requested is not available because many of the pensioners whose pensions were cancelled under the assets test did not disclose either the nature or amount of their assets. However, the following statistics are available for Social Security pensioners who were affected by the assets test conversion on 8 March 1985 for implementation on pay day 21 March 1985. Number Cancelled Self cancelled 18,751 Cancelled on assessment* With farm** 4,253 Without farm 5,840 10,093 Total Cancelled 28,844 Number Reduced* With farm** 5,000 Without farm 17,494 Total Reduced 22,494 * In these cases, the pensioners supplied details of their assets holdings. ** Includes farms, market gardens and hobby farms. At 8 March 1985 there were 2,052,607 Social Security pensioners. The comparable figures are not available for Department of Veterans' Affairs pensioners. (Question No. 768) Mr Blunt asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: (1) Does the Australian bicentennial road development (ABRD) allocation to New South Wales include a specific allowance to be used by State Government Ministers to promote themselves in conjunction with ABRD projects. (2) In view of his criticism of the Queensland Government for seeking false credit for road projects fully paid for by the Federal Government, is he prepared to (a) instruct the New South Wales Minister for Roads that ABRD funds are not to be used for self-promotion (b) reduce the present or future ABRD grants by the amount spent by the New South Wales Minister associating himself with ABRD projects and (c) take out press advertisements or make public statements, pointing out that the New South Wales Government does not fund specified ABRD projects. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) No. (2) (a) and (b) See answer to part 1. (c) The conditions under which Federal assistance is provided to the States for Australian Bicentennial Road Development (ABRD) projects were developed by the previous Government and are set down in the Australian Bicentennial Road Development Trust Fund Act 1982. The Act provides that assistance is conditional upon States arranging for signs to be erected and maintained in the vicinity of ABRD projects indicating that the projects are being funded from the ABRD Trust Fund. The Act does not specify any further requirements in respect of recognition of Federal funding of ABRD projects. The Government is concerned to ensure credit for Federally funded road projects. Accordingly, the Australian Land Transport (Financial Assistance) Bill provides that the provision of Federal financial assistance to the States under the Australian Land Transport Program will be conditional upon the States: (i) arranging for signs acknowledging the source of funding to be erected and maintained adjacent to national and arterial road projects funded from the Australian Land Transport Trust Fund; (ii) according such other public recognition of funding of projects from the Australian Land Transport Trust Fund as the Minister requires; (iii) complying with any requirements specified by the Minister relating to the display of signs, other than traffic signs, near national highway projects funded from the Australian Land Transport Trust Fund. (Question No. 773) Mr Burr asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 18 April 1985: Is the agreement with building unions, working at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, to receive $83.65 per week in over award payments within the terms of the prices and incomes accord. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The Government has consistently taken the view that all such claims should be processed through the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission in accordance with the National Wage Fixation Principles. In the case of the Melbourne Cricket Ground site allowance, the parties privately agreed on a site allowance amounting to an extra $83.65 per week, despite the decision of 25 February 1985 by the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission which found that an allowance of that magnitude could not be justified. The matter was heard again before the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission on 24 April 1985 and the Government appeared as an intervener at those proceedings. The Government submitted that the process by which the allowance was agreed to at the MCG was clearly outside the terms of the Wage Fixation Principles, was contrary to the site allowance procedures specified in the relevant awards, was contrary to the terms of the Building Industry Agreement, and was clearly prejudicial to the Government's wages policy which requires an orderly and responsible approach in dealing with claims of such a nature. (Question No. 774) Mr Burr asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 18 April 1985: (1) Has his attention been drawn to the actions by the Federated Ship Painters and Dockers' Union in Sydney in demanding repair work that is not ordered by shipowners. (2) Is it a fact that shipowners have been told by the union that their vessels will not be released from the port until work demanded by the union has been completed. (3) How many ships which have berthed in Sydney over the past 12 months have been boarded by members of the Federated Ship Painters and Dockers' Union for the purpose of demanding repair work. (4) What was the cost of work which was carried out in this way and who has paid it. (5) Has any estimate been made of the additional cost of freight by bogus repair work. (6) Has he established whether demands by the union fit within the criminal charge of extortion. (7) What action has he planned to prevent unwarranted and disruptive claims in the future. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is: (1) Yes. (2) The campaign involves ship repair unions demanding certain repairs on foreign flag vessels prior to their departure and maritime unions delaying departure until that work is carried out. (3) I am aware of 34 vessels which have berthed in Sydney over the past 12 months which have had demands placed on them for certain repair work to be undertaken. (4) The cost of the repair work undertaken on those vessels is estimated to be in the vicinity of $1.3m. That figure may in some instances also include the cost of repairs relating to ship safety required by Department of Transport Marine Surveyors. The cost of repairs has been met by shipowners. (5) The Government is not aware of any plans by shippers to increase the cost of shipping as a result of the unions' campaign. (6) The Government neither approves nor condones the use of intimidating tactics by any group in our society, including trade unions. I am aware that there exist certain unsubstantiated allegations that the campaign by ship repair unions involves threats of extortion. The Government is of the view that allegations of this nature should be pursued with the relevant law enforcement agency. (7) Separate discussions have recently been held with both the Australian Council of Trade Unions and the Australian Chamber of Shipping concerning this issue. Those discussions have resulted in a number of positive initiatives which are currently being further developed. Such initiatives should lead to a minimisation of industrial action of this nature. Further discussions on this issue will be held with the parties in the near future. On the wider front the Government is extremely concerned at the problems presently affecting the ship repair industry and in that context has taken a number of steps aimed at overcoming those problems. Specific Government initiatives affecting the industry will be determined in consultation with the industry and in the light of the report of the tripartite Working Party established at last year's Quadripartite Ship Repair Industry meeting to develop options for the industry. The Government believes that it is essential for all parties to take a positive approach if we are to address the problems of the ship repair industry. (Question No. 783) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 18 April 1985: (1) What increases (a) in real terms and (b) as a percentage of costs have the Australian National Railways Commission implemented in each year since 1979 on (i) freight and (ii) passenger charges. (2) What have been the reasons for each adjustment. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The Australian National Railways Commission (AN) is advised that its rates and charges vary by widely differing amounts for various traffic, depending on cost increases, market/competitive factors and agreements with customers and other rail systems. AN has provided the following details with respect to freight and passenger rates and fares. (1) For wagon load traffic (intersystem and AN mainland intrasystem), the average rates of change in rates for each year from 1980/81 are as follows: Actual Real (per cent) (per cent) 1980-81 10.3.-21.0 0.9-11.6 1981-82 9.5-19.0 (0.9)-8.6 1982-83 6.0 (5.5) 1983-84 7.0-8.0 0.2-1.2 1984-85 (a) 8.5-12.0 ( ) denotes decrease (a) Year to date For small consignments annual average rate increases since 1981-82 have been approximately 15.5 per cent (6.0 per cent in real terms), reflecting a large number of changes in individual rates, loading minima, and the continuing very poor level of cost recovery. For passenger traffic, the average rates of change in fares for South Australia country and intersystem travel from 1980-81 are as follows: Actual (per cent)Real (per cent) South Australia South Australia Country Interstate Country Interstate 1980-81 13.4 14.0-18.7 4.0 4.6-9.3 1981-82 25.0 23.1-26.3 14.6 12.7-15.9 1982-83 18.0 10.4 6.5 (1.1) 1983-84 9.6 6.0 2.8 (0.8) 1984-85 (a) 20.2-30.4 11.0-15.7 ( ) denotes decrease (a) Year to date In addition, from 1 March 1985 'Standby' and 'Advance Purchase' conditional discounts of 10 per cent and 20 per cent respectively have applied on certain interstate passenger services. AN has advised information on rate and fare increases prior to 1980-81 is not readily available. AN has advised it has experienced changes in costs (per net tonne-kilometre) in real terms since 1979-80 in the order of 1979-80- (11.8 per cent) 1980-81-2.2 per cent 1981-82-0 per cent 1982-83-(7.7 per cent) 1983-84-(8.5 per cent) ( ) denotes decrease (2) AN's pricing policy and other statutory obligations require that rates and fares reflect cost increases, competitive factors and the need to improve cost recovery levels to reduce the level of AN's losses. (Question No. 787) Mr Fife asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 18 April 1985: (1) How many pensions in the Electoral Division of Hume to the date of the answer to this question have been (a) reduced and (b) cancelled as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (2) What is the fortnightly cash savings to the Government as a result of these pension reductions and cancellations. (3) How many pensioners in this Division have had their fringe benefits (a) reduced and (b) cancelled as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (4) What is the fortnightly cash savings to the Government as a result of these fringe benefits being reduced or cancelled. (5) What is the total number of pensioners in the Division. (6) What percentage of these pensioners have been affected by the assets test. (7) How many pensioners in the Division have not yet lodged the assets test form. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (7) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 798) Mr Tickner asked the Minister for Aviation, upon notice, on 19 April 1985: (1) Is imported Royal Doulton china used on flights operated by Trans Australia Airlines? (2) What was the value of the contract to supply this crockery and when was the contract entered into? (3) Are there Australian manufacturers of crockery of an equivalent standard to Royal Doulton who could meet TAA requirements? Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) No. Wedgewood fine bone china is used on flights operated by TAA. (2) This contract was entered into in 1981. The value of the contract is commercially confidential information. (3) TAA has advised that Australian manufacturers were invited to tender but they did not respond. Wedgewood was accepted from the overseas tenders. (Question No. 800) Dr Klugman asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 19 April 1985: What is the current (a) Melbourne University (b) Social Welfare Policy Secretariat (i) before tax labour force poverty line and (ii) at home poverty line, for (A) a married couple without children, (B) a married couple with one child, (C) a married couple with two children, (D) a single parent with one child, (E) a single parent with two children and (F) a single person. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) (i) and (ii) The Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research at the University of Melbourne calculates poverty lines each quarter. These lines are based on the methods and assumptions used by Professor Ronald Henderson in the First Main Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Poverty (April 1975) except that they are updated by movements in seasonally adjusted household disposable income per head-an after-tax concept (Professor Henderson's original line was updated by movements in seasonally adjusted average weekly earnings, a pre-tax concept). The Institute's poverty lines for the December quarter 1984 (the latest available) are as follows: Head Head not working working $ $ (A) married couple without children 169.10 145.20 (B) married couple with one child 203.20 179.30 (C) married couple with two children 237.40 213.50 (D) single parent with one child 162.20 138.30 (E) single parent with two children 196.40 172.50 (F) single person 126.40 102.50 (b) (i) and (ii) The former Social Welfare Policy Secretariat (now the Policy Coordination Unit of the Department of Community Services) does not calculate poverty lines. In its Report on Poverty Measure- ment published in 1981, the Secretariat discussed the strengths and weaknesses of alternative methods of equating the incomes of families of different compositions so that families with low income in relation to their needs could be identified. The Report did not recommend a set of dollar amounts which could be used as poverty lines. (Question No. 823) Dr Watson asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 19 April 1985: (1) Has his attention been drawn to the comment in the 'Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Labour Market Programs' that the distribution of Community Youth Support Scheme (CYSS) projects is inequitable. (2) Is it a fact that at the time of the compilation of the report the number of unemployed people under the age of 25 years for each CYSS project was (a) 1,351 in Queensland and (b) 485 in Tasmania. (3) Is it also a fact that at the time of the compilation of the report that expenditure under CYSS for each unemployed person under the age of 25 years was (a) $46 in Queensland and (b) $113 in Tasmania. (4) What are the reasons for these discrepancies. (5) What action will the Government take to bring funding in both States to the same level. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Yes. (2) (a) Yes. (b) No. The figure contained in the report is 486. (3) (a) Yes. (b) Yes. (4) The primary reason for the imbalance between the CYSS funds allocated to Queensland and Tasmania is the practice adopted by the former Government, from the Scheme's inception, of allocating funds on the basis of submissions received and without particular attention to the need for an equitable spread based on the distribution of youth unemployment. An additional factor that has contributed to the disparities in funding between the two States is the comparatively large number of small CYSS projects established in Tasmania to serve relatively isolated communities. (5) The Government is aware that, historically, both Queensland and New South Wales have been relatively disadvantaged in respect of the availability of CYSS services, but it does not propose to redress the imbalance by decreasing the current funding to CYSS projects in Tasmania or to those in other States or Territories. It has, however, been possible to move in a limited way towards reducing inequities between States, by allocating funds set aside over the last two years for new projects, upgrading existing projects and special initiative grants, on the basis of each State's share of youth unemployment. The future distribution of CYSS funds between the States is receiving detailed consideration in the context of the current consultations concerning the Kirby Committee's recommendations including the possible establishment of an Australian Youth Service. Subject, of course, to the outcome of those consultations, both Queensland and New South Wales will be given priority in the allocation of any funds subsequently provided for new projects and for upgrading existing projects. By this means, and over time we will be able to achieve substantially greater equity in the allocation of CYSS funds. (Question No. 824) Mr Hawker asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 19 April 1985: What is (a) the number and (b) the percentage of (i) pensioners, and (ii) pensioners who own a farming property, who will have their pensions affected by the pensioner assets test. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) and (b) As at the end of March 1985 54,275 Social Security pensions had been cancelled or reduced as a result of the assets test. This represented 2.6 per cent of Social Security pensioners as at 8 March 1985. The comparable figures for repatriation service pensions paid by the Department of Veterans' Affairs were 12,739 and 3.3 per cent. (2) (a) and (b) The information requested in respect of pensioners owning a farming property is not available because many pensioners whose pensions were cancelled under the assets test did not disclose either the nature or amount of their assets. However, the following statistics are available for Social Security pensioners who were affected by the assets test conversion on 8 March 1985 for implementation on pay day 21 March 1985. Number Cancelled Self cancelled 18,751 Cancelled on assessment* With farm ** 4,253 Without farm 5,840 10,093 Total Cancelled 28,844 Number Reduced* With farm ** 5,000 Without farm 17,494 Total Reduced 22,494 * In these cases, the pensioners supplied details of their assets holdings. ** Includes farms, market gardens and hobby farms. At 8 March 1985 there were 2,052,607 Social Security pensioners. The comparable figues are not available for repatriation service pensioners. (Question No. 830) Mr Tuckey asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 22 April 1985: Is it a fact that for eligibility for family income supplement the gross family income must be not more than $219 per week; if so, how does this cater for a small business or farming family whose gross income exceeds this figure but which is exceeded by its cost, thus creating a negative income to support the family. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Family income supplement (FIS) is an income tested non-taxable allowance of up to $14 a week for each child under 16 or dependent full-time student aged 16-24 inclusive. The maximum rate of FIS is payable only where parental income does not exceed a prescribed limit which is currently $223 a week. This limit is increased each May and November in line with CPI changes. Where parental income exceeds the prescribed limit, the maximum rate is reduced by one half of the excess income. Thus, the level of income at which FIS ceases to be payable is higher than the prescribed limit by $28 a week for each child. Income is defined in the Social Security Act as ' . . . personal earnings, moneys, valuable consideration or profits earned, derived or received by that person for his own use or benefit by any means from any source . . .'. In assessing income of a business, allowance is made for costs incurred in running the business. (Question No. 833) Mr Tim Fischer asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 22 April 1985: (1) Has the original target date for the completion of a dual carriageway four-lane Hume Highway between Sydney and Melbourne, of 1988, now been abandoned. (2) What is the current target date for the completion of the carriageway. (3) Why has progress on this project been slower in New South Wales than Victoria in pro rata terms. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) It is the Federal Government's objective to achieve a minimum four-lane standard on the Sydney-Melbourne National Highway by 1988, the Bicentennial year. Accordingly, I have advised my State counterparts in New South Wales and Victoria that this is the Federal Government's first priority for the National Highway network. Achievement of this objective will depend on a number of factors, the most important being movements in construction costs, the speedy resolution of possible environmental problems, and design and engineering capacity constraints. (2) Completion to dual carriageway standard throughout the entire length of the Sydney-Melbourne National Highway will not be undertaken until it can be justified on the basis of traffic volumes. (3) The rate of progress in New South Wales and Victoria has been similar in terms of length of new dual carriageway constructed to date. As at December 1984, the length of dual carriageway in Victoria was 160 km and in New South Wales 159 km. As the section of the National Highway in Victoria is considerably shorter than that in New South Wales, Victoria has less dual carriageway work to finish. Considerable progress has been achieved in New South Wales, despite rugged terrain with its consequent implications for both speed and cost of construction. (Question No. 834) Mr Tim Fischer asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 22 April 1985: (1) Was 1988 the original target date for the completion of the Albury-Wodonga by-pass under the National Highway Program. (2) Is it a fact that the main section of the Wodonga part of the by-pass has now been completed but the Albury part is still only in the planning stage. (3) What is the current target date for the completion of the Albury by-pass and will necessary federal funding be available upon completion of all planning and design work. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) No. The Federal Government's objective is to achieve a minimum four-lane standard on the Sydney-Melbourne National Highway by 1988. Most of the present highway through Albury/Wodonga is four-lane standard and there are some sections of dual carriageway. (2) Yes. (3) It is proposed that Albury will be by-passed. However, the exact timing and route for this have not yet been determined. A Federal/State/Local Government Committee comprising officers of the Federal Department of Transport, the New South Wales Department of Main Roads, Victorian Road Construction Authority, Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation and Councils of Albury and Wodonga has been examining the bypass options. Hydraulic investigations have been completed and four possible routes are to be considered. The Federal Government will consider construction and funding of the by-pass in the context of its overall national highway objectives in due course. (Question No. 836) Mr Tim Fischer asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 22 April 1985: What amount has been expended by the Federal Government on the Hume Highway between Sydney and Melbourne in each year since 1970. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Year Expenditure ($m) 1974-75 32.782 1975-76 45.486 1976-77 53.521 1977-78 61.744 1978-79 59.979 1979-80 64.225 1980-81 63.274 1981-82 50.027 1982-83 61.096 1983-84 102.769 The Federal Government established the national highway system in 1974 and the Hume Highway was declared a National Highway in that year. Prior to that date the Federal Government was not involved in funding specific roads or roadworks. Expenditure on the Hume Highway by the Federal Government from 1970 to 1974 is, therefore, not seperately identified. (Question No. 837) Mr Hawker asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 22 April 1985: (1) How many pensions in the electoral division of Wannon to the date of the answer to this question have been (a) reduced and (b) cancelled as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (2) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these pension reductions and cancellations. (3) How many pensioners in this Division have had their fringe benefits (a) reduced and (b) cancelled as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (4) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these fringe benefits being reduced or cancelled. (5) What is the total number of pensioners in the division. (6) What percentage of these pensioners have been affected by the assets test. (7) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (7) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 838) Mr Hodges asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 22 April 1985: (1) How many pensions in the electoral division of Petrie to the date of the answer to this question have been (a) reduced and (b) cancelled as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (2) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these pension reductions and cancellations. (3) How many pensioners in this Division have had their fringe benefits (a) reduced and (b) cancelled as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (4) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these fringe benefits being reduced or cancelled. (5) What is the total number of pensioners in the division. (6) What percentage of these pensioners have been affected by the assets test. (7) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (7) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 847) Mr Tuckey asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 23 April 1985: (1) How many CES staff are allocated to the Professional Employment Service. (2) What is the annual cost of the service. (3) What was the cost of the glossy promotion entitled 'Professional Employment Service: The best way to place someone in a difficult position'. (4) What percentage of professionals, placed by this service, were registered as unemployed prior to the employment arranged by this service. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The CES staff allocation to the Professional Employment Service under the Human Resources Management System is 36 full-time units in 1984-85. (2) Due to varying factors, it is not possible to give fixed annual costs for the Service. However, the 1984-85 estimated cost is $1,255,000, which comprises: $894,700 - staffing $174,600 - premises (does not include Victorian, Tasmanian and Northern Territory PES which are located in existing Regional Office or CES Office premises) $ 23,500 - Job Bank facilities $ 4,000 - car usage $ 98,200 - other overheads such as furniture and fitting, telephones, postage, electricity and photocopying $ 60,000 - marketing (3) $23,160. (4) 75.9 per cent. (Question No. 848) Mr Tuckey asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 23 April 1985: How many pensioners in the Electoral Division of O'Connor have (a) had their pensions reduced or (b) discontinued, under the assets test. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 853) Mr Adermann asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 23 April 1985: (1) How many pensions in the electoral division of Fairfax to the date of the answer to this question have been (a) reduced and (b) cancelled as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (2) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these pension reductions and cancellations. (3) How many pensioners in this division have had their fringe benefits (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (4) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these fringe benefits being reduced or cancelled. (5) What is the total number of pensioners in the division. (6) What percentage of these pensioners have been affected by the assets test. (7) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (7) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 856) Mr Andrew asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 23 April 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Wakefield from December 1984 to April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 864) Dr Klugman asked the Minister representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: Is he able to say what proportion of electrical power was generated by nuclear generators in (a) the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development countries, (b) Finland, (c) East Germany, (d) Hungary and (e) the USSR in (i) 1970, (ii) 1975 (iii) 1980 and (iv) the latest year for which data is available. Mr Barry Jones —The Minister for Resources and Energy has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: The information requested is set out in the table below: PROPORTION OF ELECTRICITY GENERATED BY NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Countries 1970 1975 1980 Latest per cent per cent per cent per cent (a) OECD countries 1.3 7.5 11.0 17.9 * (b) Finland 0 0 24.8 41.1 * (c) East Germany n.a. n.a. 8.6 12.0 ** (d) Hungary 0 0 0 10.0 ** (e) USSR n.a. n.a. 4.7 7.3 ** * 1984 (provisional)-from OECD Nuclear Energy Agency's 'Summary of Nuclear Power and Fuel Cycle Data in OECD Member Countries' April 1985 **1983 n.a.-not available Note: Data for 1983 and earlier years obtained from various official sources. (Question No. 865) Mr Hunt asked the Minister for Primary Industry, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) Has a ban been applied to imports of some canned meat products into Papua New Guinea. (2) What was the value of Australian exports of canned meat to PNG over each of the last 3 years and what proportion of total Australian canned meat exports do these exports represent. (3) What action has he taken to develop market opportunities for the products no longer entering PNG. Mr Kerin —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The Papua New Guinea Government has announced the imposition of bans on the import of certain canned meat products as part of an agreement reached with James Barnes Pty Ltd for that company to establish a meat cannery in Madang. The bans on canned meat products have not yet been applied, but are planned to come into effect from the start-up date of the cannery, scheduled for June 1986, as follows - from June 1986 for 8 years, to apply to corned mutton and corned beef - from December 1986 for 7.5 years, to apply to non-corned beef, non-corned mutton, meat with vegetables, meat with cereals. Prior to implementation of the import bans, import quotas will be imposed on individual importers based on performance by the importers during the 1983 year. Quotas will be phased in, commencing as soon as administrative arrangements can be finalised and reducing by 25-50 per cent depending on product for the 6 month period immediately before the ban takes effect on the respective product. (2) The information requested on value of Australian canned meat exports to PNG and their proportion of total exports is given in the following table. Exports of canned meat products* to: Percentages PNG All destinations Volume Value a b c d a/c b/d (tonnes) (A$m-Fob) (tonnes) (A$m-Fob) 1982-83 7148 18.9 15624 38.6 46 per cent 49 per cent 1983-84 6752 20.0 12423 34.2 54 per cent 58 per cent 1984-85 5700 17.4 9460 26.7 60 per cent 65 per cent (to Mar 1985) * Canned ham excluded, not covered by bans Source: ABS Foreign Trade Statistics (3) The primary responsibility for identifying export marketing opportunities for meat and livestock, including canned meat products, and for developing industry marketing strategies rests with the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation (AMLC). I have written to the Chairman of the AMLC advising him of my concern and suggesting that the AMLC should investigate alternate market prospects. The AMLC is about to commence operations under its first approved corporate plan with the emphasis on the marketing of meat and meat products in Australia and overseas. I have also drawn the attention of the AMLC to the trade facilitation activities of the Department of Trade, who have offered full support for marketing initiatives. (Question No. 866) Mr Hunt asked the Minister for Trade, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) What is the value of grants to primary industry under the Export Market Development Grants scheme in each year since 1981-82? (2) What was the value of each grant and to whom was it paid? Mr Dawkins —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The first year that the statistics sought by the honourable member were kept by the Export Development Grants Board was for the 1982-83 Grant Year on EMDG claims determined during FY 1983-84. These statistics are shown in the latest (9th) Annual Report of the Export Development Grants Board for the year 1983-84. That report shows that there were total EMD grants determined for all industry categories of $83.95 million for the 1982-83 Grant Year, and the value of grants to primary industry were recorded as- Unprocessed primary products-agricultural and pastoral (6.4 of total grants determined) $5.37m Processed primary products-agricultural and pastoral (15.3 of total grants determined) $12.84m Other processed primary products (1.1 of total grants determined) $0.92m Total $19.13m (approximately 22.8 per cent of total grants determined) It should be noted that the total grants determined of $83.95m for Grant Year 1982-83, shown in the 9th Annual Report covered 3325 claims, which were only a little more than half of the total 6535 claims registered for 1982-83 for assessment. Moreover some EMDG claimants export mixed eligible goods and services and in these cases it is not possible to differentiate between what proportion of the grant determined was attributable to primary products exports. (2) The appendices to the EDGB Annual Report include details of the amount of grant paid to each individual claimant. There is, however, no classification or break-up which allows determination of whether the claimant fell into the primary industry category. (Question No. 869) Mr Hunt asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) What are the (a) location of works, (b) successful tenderers, (c) project cost and (d) completion or projected completion dates for each contract let under the Australian Bicentennial Roads Development program. (2) Has the tender and contract system worked to the satisfaction of the Minister; if not, what are the deficiences of this system. (3) What action has been taken to assess the cost/ benefits to the tender and contract system in road construction compared with the day labour system. (4) If no effort has been made to compile such a valuation, why has the Government failed to do so. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Under the current administrative procedures the States are not required to supply the Federal Government with the detailed contract information sought. The States are required to provide statistics on tenders received and contracts awarded for road works to private contractors, State Government Authorities and Local Government Authorities by road category and contract value on a yearly basis. This information is available in the ABRD Annual Report (ref. Appendix 7, 1983/84 Annual Report). (2) The Government acknowledges the merit of the general principle of calling tenders for road construction work. The major deficiences which existed in the system at the time the Hawke Government came to office resulted from the legislative requirements developed by the previous Government. All Federally funded national road construction works and all arterial road construction works funded under the ABRD Program were required to be put to tender, with no provision for the requirement to be waived in circumstances where calling of tenders was either impractical or not cost effective. These deficiencies have been substantially overcome by amendments to the Roads Grants Act and Australian Bicentennial Road Development Trust Fund Act which provide for the requirement to call tenders to be waived in circumstances where a State satisfied the Federal Minister that - there is an emergency requirement for works to be undertaken - the works are so minor that invitation of tenders would involve undue additional cost - it would not be practical to prepare adequate tender specifications - or competitive tenders would be unlikely to be received. (3) and (4) The effective use of public funds requires the States and Local Government to maintain viable day labour forces to ensure that they can undertake works which are urgent or for which suitable contractors either do not tender or do not submit competitive bids. The Government therefore sees the tender and contract and day labour force arrangements as complementary rather than mutually exclusive. In these circumstances the Government considers that no useful purpose would be served by undertaking a formal comparative assessment of the costs/benefits of tender and contract system as against the day labour system. (Question No. 902) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Trade, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) With respect to the garaging of Commonwealth vehicles at officers' places of residence, is any officer permitted to use the allotted vehicle on other than work days, that is, at times when the officer is not on duty. (2) In the case of a vehicle garaged in the Australian Capital Territory, may the officer use the vehicle for recreation purposes outside the Territory. (3) Has the Minister's Department or any statutory authority reporting to the Minister issued guidelines for the use of these vehicles; if so, what are the terms of the guidelines. Mr Dawkins —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Permission has not been given to any officer to use an allotted vehicle except in the course of duty. (2) Allotted vehicles may not be used for recreational purposes. (3) Officers having allotted vehicles have been issued with the Department of Local Government and Administrative Services booklet 'Rules for the Use of Official Motor Transport and Procedures of the Central Transport Authority' and instructed to utilise vehicles in conformity with those rules. (Question No. 905) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) With respect to the garaging of Commonwealth vehicles at officers' places of residence, is any officer permitted to use the allotted vehicle on other than work days, that is, at times when the officer is not on duty. (2) In the case of a vehicle garaged in the A.C.T., may the officer use the vehicle for recreation purposes outside the Territory. (3) Has the Minister's Department or any statutory authority reporting to the Minister issued guidelines for the use of these vehicles; if so, what are the terms of the guidelines. Mr Beazley —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) No. (2) No. (3) The Department follows the rules issued by the Department of Local Government and Administrative Services, i.e. 'Rules for the Use of Official Motor Transport and Procedures of the Central Transport Authority' (CTA). Instructions are currently in preparation to complement the rules. The Secretary of the Department has issued guidelines for the use of official vehicles by senior officers in the following terms: (i) Nominated senior officers may garage official CTA self-drive vehicles at their residences (except when on leave or otherwise absent from Canberra) and should note the requirements that such vehicles are to be securely parked behind the property line and not left in the street and are not to be driven by other than a properly authorised person. (ii) Nominated officers may use official vehicles to travel between their residences and places of business. (iii) Having regard to the fact that personal or family commitments may overlap if senior officers are to discharge their official responsibilities effectively, nominated officers, may on working days, for example, use official vehicles for purposes such as the following:. (a) for lunch-time shopping and for attendance at medical and dental appointments; (b) to transport children to and from schools and for similar purposes; and also to (c) transport all classes of persons whose carriage would be able to withstand the test of being in the overall interest of the Commonwealth. (iv) It would also be appropriate for nominated officers to use the vehicles to transport themselves and their spouses to and from official functions and functions attended because of the official positions they hold. (v) These guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the rules for the use of official motor transport. (Question No. 916) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) With respect to the garaging of Commonwealth vehicles at officers' places of residence, is any officer permitted to use the allotted vehicle on other than work days, that is, at times when the officer is not on duty. (2) In the case of a vehicle garaged in the A.C.T., may the officer use the vehicle for recreation purposes outside the Territory. (3) Has the Minister's Department or any statutory authority reporting to the Minister issued guidelines for the use of these vehicles; if so, what are the terms of the guidelines. Mr Holding —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) No. (2) No. (3) The Department of Aboriginal Affairs and portfolio statutory authorities follow the guidelines issued by the Department of Local Government and Administrative Services produced in the booklet titled 'Rules for the Use of Official Motor Transport and Procedures of the Central Transport Authority'. As well, the Secretary has issued departmental guidelines for the use of Commonwealth vehicles which follow and summarise the terms of the guidelines. (Question No. 919) Mr Ruddock asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) How many pensions in the electoral division of Dundas to the date of the answer to this question have been (a) reduced and (b) cancelled as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (2) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these pension reductions and cancellations. (3) How many pensioners in this Division have had their fringe benefits (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (4) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these fringe benefits being reduced or cancelled. (5) What is the total number of pensioners in the division. (6) What percentage of these pensioners have been affected by the assets test. (7) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (7) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 922) Mr Slipper asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) How many pensions in the electoral division of Fisher to the date of the answer to this question have been (a) reduced and (b) cancelled as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (2) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these pension reductions and cancellations. (3) How many pensioners in this Division have had their fringe benefits (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (4) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these fringe benefits being reduced or cancelled. (5) What is the total number of pensioners in the division. (6) What percentage of these pensioners have been affected by the assets test. (7) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (7) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pension has been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 932) Mr Tuckey asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of O'Connor from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of these pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pensions have been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 939) Mr Braithwaite asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: Where a pensioner is forced, under the hardship provisions of the assets test, to cash in a life assurance policy for its surrender value, will the payout received be counted as income under the income test attached to the hardship provision. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The life assurance policy payout would not be regarded as income. If the money were invested, any income subsequently earned, e.g. bank interest, would be taken into account in calculating the rate of pension under the hardship provisions. (Question No. 941) Mr Braithwaite asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: In reviews of the assets holdings of pensioners under the assets test, will the increased value of assets due to capital appreciation and changes in market values be treated as income under the income test for 12 months from the date of review. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: No. Capital appreciation and increased market values of assets would only be regarded as an increase in the value of a person's assets. Asset values will be reviewed annually and any capital appreciation or increased market value will be taken into account at the time of that review. (Question No. 953) Dr Harry Edwards asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Berowra from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pensions have been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 959) Mr Everingham asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Northern Territory from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pensions have been reduced or cancelled. by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 971) Mr Rocher asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Curtin from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pensions have been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts of Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 975) Mr Ruddock asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: In the electoral division of Dundas up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: This information is not collected by electorate. (Question No. 981) Mr Reith asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Flinders from 1 December 1984 to 1 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced up to 1 April 1985. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms up to 1 April 1985. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pensions have been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 986) Mr Blanchard asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: Which United States Naval vessels visited Australia between 1 January 1979 and 1 May 1985 and what was (a) the name of each vessel and (b) its Naval class, and what were (c) the ports which it visited and (d) the dates of arrival and departure at each port. Mr Beazley —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Details in respect to visits to 7 February 1985 were provided in response to Senate question on Notice No. 20 (Hansard 8 May 1985, pages 1573-1581). These details are updated to 1 May 1985 in the following table: Ship Port Dates Type USS Buchanan Sydney 4-8 March 1985 Destroyer (DDG) USS John Young Sydney 4-8 March 1985 Destroyer (DD) *USS Pogy Darwin 11-17 March 1985 Submarine (SSN) USS Buchanan Brisbane 15-18 March 1985 Destroyer (DDG) USS John Young Brisbane 15-18 March 1985 Destroyer (DD) USCG Polar Star Sydney 19-25 March 1985 Ice Breaker (WAGB) *USS Texas Hobart 16-20 April 1985 Cruiser (CGN) *USS Carl Vinson Fremantle 19-26 April 1985 Aircraft Carrier (CVN) USS Leahy Fremantle 19-26 April 1985 Cruiser (CG) USS Gridley Geraldton 19-26 April 1985 Cruiser (CG) USS Ingersoll Fremantle 19-26 April 1985 Destroyer (DD) USS Hewitt Fremantle 19-26 April 1985 Destroyer (DD) USS Downes Geraldton 19-26 April 1985 Frigate (FF) USS Roanoke Fremantle 19-26 April 1985 Replenishment oiler (AOR) USS Kiska Stirling 19-26 April 1985 Amunition ship (AE) USNS Hassayampa Fremantle 19-26 April 1985 Oiler (AO) *USS Texas Brisbane 24-29 April 1985 Cruiser (CGN) * Denotes vessel nuclear powered. (Question No. 989) Mr Shipton asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: (1) Has he or his Department commissioned a poll or research survey relating to community attitudes towards Aboriginal issues; if so, what are the results of the poll or survey. (2) Did the poll or survey material include: (a) community attitudes to land rights generally and (b) the Government's proposed uniform land rights preferred model. Mr Holding —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Yes. The Government has not completed consideration of the survey. (2) (a) Yes. (b) No. (Question No. 996) Mr Blunt asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 9 May 1985: With respect to (a) farmers and (b) other people who owned properties with a curtilage larger than 2 hectares, living in postcodes 2478 to 2490, and who have had their pensions cancelled or reduced, (a) who made the valuations of their assests; (b) on what were the valuations based; (c) were the farms inspected or was any other method used to confirm the valuation; (d) what net income could be expected from the farms in 1984-85 as a percentage of the valuations and (e) what was the deemed current market rental value of each of the properties to be. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) to (e) The information sought is not available. However the following general information in relation to the valuation of assets may be of some assistance. (a) generally, in accordance with the emphasis on pensioner self-assessment, the pensioners' estimates of the value of their assets (other than real estate) were accepted. Those cases where the pensioners' estimates of real estate values (other than the home) were required to be checked were referred to the professional valuers of the Valuations Branch of the Australian Taxation Office; (b) the valuations were based on information provided by the pensioner on the Statement of Assets form recent sales information for the area information provided by statutory authorities local knowledge of the area external inspections; (c) prior to the initial implementation of the assets test valuers were directed not to enter any property for the purpose of valuation. Valuers may now carry out on-site inspections only where the prior written permission of the pensioner has been obtained. Under no circumstances will valuers enter pensioners' homes. (Question No. 1000) Mr Blunt asked the Minister for Trade, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: (1) What amount has the Government committed or already spent in connection with the America's Cup defence. (2) How is this money being raised and on what is it being spent. (3) What are the roles of (a) the America's Cup Secretariat, (b) the inter-government Committee on the America's Cup Defence and (c) any other Government body associated with the America's Cup defence. Mr Dawkins —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The Commonwealth has committed $30m over the 1984-85 and next two financial years for community infrastructure and service projects which will not only maximise the benefits and minimise the detrimental effects of the staging of the America's Cup on the local community but also provide facilities of long term community benefit. An amount of $6m is expected to be spent on these projects in 1984-85. (2) The Commonwealth's assistance is being made available by way of the Annual Appropriation Acts. Funds for disbursement in 1984-85 have been appropriated under Division 866-02, Appropriation Act (No. 2) 1984-85. Projects for which funds have been made available include: commissioning a number of urgent studies on the likely impact of the Cup defence such as the expected visitor influx on local infrastructure and services; providing adequate accommodation, and in particular increasing the stock of public housing, to ensure that those in need will not be forced to seek accommodation elsewhere at a time of high housing demand in and around Fremantle; improvements in transport and pedestrian facilities; the protection and enhancement of the National Estate; and development of appropriate community facilities and services. The Commonwealth's continuing concern will be directed towards the severe and unequal demands which the Cup defence might place on community facilities and services. (3) (a) The America's Cup secretariat, styled the America's Cup Support Group, provides a focus and point of contact for Commonwealth involvement in America's Cup matters. In addition to the development of an appropriate financial assistance program, the Support Group seeks to ensure that, on America's Cup matters, effective consultation is maintained between Commonwealth and State departments and authorities, local government and community groups. (b) The Intergovernmental Committee on America's Cup Matters seeks to ensure the fullest co-operation and co-ordination between Commonwealth, State and local government. The Committee reflects the legitimate concern of all three levels of government for the consequences which will arise from the staging of an event of national and international significance. The direct involvement of the Fremantle City Council recognises the particular concerns it will have in dealing with a wide range of activities and developments in this regard. (c) A wide range of Commonwealth agencies-for example those responsible for customs, immigration, aviation, communications-have in the discharge of their ongoing responsibilities, become involved in America's Cup matters. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring that this involvement is appropriate and effective. (Question No. 1006) Mr Sinclair asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 9 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of New England from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pensions have been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 1028) Mrs Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Moncrieff from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test foms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pensions have been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 1033) Mr Jull asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Fadden from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pensions have been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 1042) Mr Beddall asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: What amounts have been allocated to the councils of (a) Logan City, (b) Moreton Shire, (c) Boonah Shire, (d) Brisbane City, (e) Cambooya Shire, (f) Allora Shire, (g) Clifton Shire and (h) Warwick City under the Australian Bicentennial Road Funding Program since the scheme began. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: $ Logan City 713,000 Moreton Shire 360,000 Boonah Shire 159,000 Brisbane City 6,558,000 Cambooya Shire 61,000 Allora Shire 59,000 Clifton Shire 66,000 Warwick Shire 114,000 These allocations are based on an estimated total collection of $2,500 million to the Australian Bicentennial Road Development Trust Fund. Councils are at present reimbursed only to a limit of 85 per cent of these allocations. The level of reimbursement will be increased as the levy is received into the Trust Fund. (Question No. 1070) Mr MacKellar asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Warringah from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available. Relevant statistics for geographical areas smaller than States and Territories are available only by Social Security regions and by postcode districts. Tables showing the number of pensioners whose pensions have been reduced or cancelled, by Social Security region and by postcode districts, have been prepared but are too voluminous for incorporation in Hansard. Statistics for particular postcode districts or Social Security regions are available on request. (Question No. 1111) Mr McVeigh asked the Minister representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: (1) What is the breakdown of the first payment of $32m to Queensland Mines to ensure the ban on uranium exports to France remains intact. (2) Has the 20 per cent devaluation of the Australian dollar affected the payout; if so, what is the current total estimated payout to Queensland Mines. (3) How many shipments does the $32m cover. Mr Barry Jones —The Minister for Resources and Energy has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (3) The $32m is to cover the purchase of five one hundred short ton shipments of uranium from Queensland Mines Ltd. The precise amount to be paid for each shipment is derived at the time of purchase in accordance with the formula in the commercial contract between Queensland Mines Ltd and Electricite de France. (2) No. (Question No. 1163) Mr Price asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 16 May 1985: (1) Do formal procedures exist for the handling of Ministerial representations in the Minister's Department and statutory authorities for which the Minister is responsible; if so, (a) what are the titles of the instructions and when were they issued and (b) are target times provided (i) formally or (ii) informally; if so, what are they. (2) Is the performance with which representations are dealt with monitored; if so, what was the percentage of representations that met their targets in 1985, to 16 May. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Yes. (a) The title of the instruction is 'Ministerial Correspondence and Briefing Procedures'. This instruction was issued in March 1983 when the Department of Transport was being established and is updated regularly. The most recent update being February 1985. (b) Target times are provided formally. Correspondence and Parliamentary Questions are to be answered within 20 working days. Target times for urgent matters are as required. Correspondence from Ministers and members of Parliament is to be answered within 10 working days and requests for meetings responded to within 2 working days. (2) Performance is monitored; 60 per cent of representations met their targets in 1985, to 16 May. (Question No. 1165) Mr Price asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 16 May 1985: (1) Do formal procedures exist for the handling of Ministerial representations in the Minister's Department and statutory authorities for which the Minister is responsible; if so, (a) what are the titles of the instructions and when were they issued and (b) are target times provided (i) formally or (ii) informally; if so, what are they. (2) Is the performance with which representations are dealt with monitored; if so, what was the percentage of representations that met their targets in 1985, to 16 May. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Yes. (a) Ministerial Correspondence Guidelines, 28 June 1984 (b) Yes, formally: Correspondence from the Prime Minister (5 working days from date of despatch from Ministerial Correspondence Unit); Correspondence from Members of Parliament, State Ministers, Minister's Constituents, Other Urgent Correspondence; (10 working days from date of despatch from Ministerial Correspondence Unit); Other Correspondence (15 working days from date of despatch from Ministerial Correspondence Unit). (2) Yes-but not in terms of the percentage of representations which met or failed to meet these targets. Lists of overdue correspondence are compiled monthly to expedite responses. (Question No. 81) Mr Staples asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 26 February, 1985: (1) What are the expected applications of the electromagnetic rail gun research now in train in Australia. (2) What countries will (a) have access and (b) be denied access to results of this research. (3) Has the Government joined United States allegations of a Soviet breach of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty or any treaty on strategic or mass destruction weapons; if so, on what evidence. (4) Has the Government told the USA of its attitude to the US Strategic Defence Initiative (SDI) as a qualitative escalation of space weapons and the relevance of international disarmament and arms control obligations, including the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty obligations of the superpowers, if so, in what terms. (5) Has the Government supported President Mitterrand's claims (a) that militarisation of space should be stopped by treaty and (b) that SDI is over-arming. (6) Has Australia supported the Vatican's call for a convention on the uses of space as a global heritage similar to the Law of the Sea Convention; if not, why not. (7) Can he say whether US Defence Secretary, Mr Weinberger, described Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) as a disproven strategic dogma to be discarded in favour of SDI; if so, does this remove a key basis for Australia's tolerance of the Central Intelligence Agency's control of the joint defence facility at Pine Gap. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Australia's involvement in research in electromagnetic rail gun technology arose in the late 1970s out of interest in the possible applications of rail gun technologies for use by the Australian Defence Forces in non-nuclear tactical weapons, such as anti-tank weapons for the Army; and subsequently for their potential for the defence of ships against surface skimming missiles. No other applications are envisaged by Australia. (2) All information generated by Australian rail gun research has been unclassified and is available through the normal scientific channels used to convey such information. As such it is freely available to all countries. (3) No. Australia has examined the United States allegations and will continue to do so. Such conclusions as Australia may reach from time to time will be expressed independently. (4) Australia's attitude to SDI has not been expressed in those terms. Australia is concerned over the possible implications of SDI and the comparable Soviet research program for arms control and for the maintenance of a strategic balance between the superpowers. This view has been expressed publicly and privately on many occasions. During his February visit to Washington the Prime Minister said explicitly that Australia does not endorse the United States Strategic Defence Initiative. Similar Australian concerns have also been registered with the Soviet Union which is believed to be undertaking its own research into technologies for use in a possible system of ballistic missile defence. The Government has also made known to the nuclear weapons States, particularly the superpowers, on a number of occasions, its concern that they should do everything in their power to adhere to their international disarmament and arms control obligations, including those under the ABM Treaty, and where relevant those acquired under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. (5) (a) President Mitterrand's view that there should be international agreements to prevent an Arms Race in Outer Space coincides with the views expressed by Australia on many occasions. (b) As indicated above, Australia has expressed concern that both United States and Soviet research programs should not lead to deployments of new weapons that would negate the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. The remarks attributed to President Mitterand would seem to be in the same sense. (6) I am not aware that the Vatican has called explicitly for a convention on the uses of space as a global heritage similar to the Law of the Sea Convention. It is the case however that the Vatican has called for an international treaty to prevent a spiral of competitive deployment of weapons in space in order to ensure the continual availability to all nations of the benefits of space exploration and exploitation, and to preserve the contribution to international security and national security made by existing satellite systems and those which might augment them. The Government fully supports the sentiments and objectives of the Vatican's call, which was outlined most recently in the conclusions of a study week on the impact of space exploration on mankind held by the Pontifical Academy of Science from 1-5 October 1984: but the Government is not convinced that it will prove practical for these worthwhile objectives to be achieved through a single multilateral instrument. Both bilateral and multi- lateral agreements will almost certainly be necessary, as was recognised by the Vatican when it stated, in the context of its treaty call, that 'the necessity for an eventual international multilateral agreement should not delay an urgently needed bilateral agreement to this end between the two leading space powers'. The Government places great importance on the prevention of an arms race in outer space and Australian Ministers have called repeatedly for negotiations towards agreement on outer space arms control. As the Prime Minister stated on 6 November 1984 we see the militarisation of outer space as a development fraught with great risk and uncertainty. The Government is working hard in the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva for the prevention of an arms race in outer space and welcomes the recent decision by the Conference to establish an Ad Hoc Committee to examine outer space arms control issues. It is also working actively to promote the peaceful uses of outer space in the United Nations Committee in New York established for that purpose. I would note further that the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies, which Australia ratified on 10 October 1967, already provides that outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, is not subject to national appropriation by claim of sovereignty, by means of use or occupation, or by any other means (Article II). The Treaty also provides that the exploration and use of outer space 'shall be the province of all mankind' (Article I). The Treaty provides that the use of space shall be carried out for the benefit and in the interests of all countries, irrespective of their degree of economic or scientific development. (7) I am not aware of the United States Defense Secretary, Mr Weinberger, having used the precise words attributed to him in the question. However, the Secretary and other United States officials from President Reagan down have said on many occasions that their motivation in pursuing SDI is to explore the possibility that defensive weapons may, over the next few decades, make it possible to replace deterrence based on the threat of mutually assured destruction with a preferable basis for security. The Australian Government does not doubt the sincerity of this motivation. Australian policy also aims at replacing deterrence based on the threat of mutual destruction with a preferable basis for security but has not endorsed SDI as the means to this end. The Australian Government believes that the maintenance of a stable deterrence is an essential precondition for progress towards disarmament, in particular for deep cuts in the high stockpiles of nuclear weapons, and does not believe it would be possible to abandon deterrence before a preferable basis for security is in place. Its position in relation to the Australia-United States Joint Facilities remains as previously stated, notably by the Prime Minister to Parliament on 6 June 1984. (Question No. 121) Mr Moore asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 28 February 1985: (1) Is the involvement of a government statutory authority in public broadcasting contrary to the spirit of the 1978 'Guidelines for the Planning of Public Broadcasting in Phase 1'. (2) Can he say whether the broadcasting service proposed by Canberra and District Racing and Sporting Broadcasters Limited will encourage gambling among young people, in view of the imposition by the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal that this company must provide all necessary assistance for the production and presentation of programs by junior sporting organisations. (3) Is FM intended to be an appropriate medium for the spoken word for racing calls and sports commentaries. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The Australian Broadcasting Tribunal discussed this issue at length in its published Report into the Grant of a Category S Public Broadcasting Station Licence to service the Canberra Statistical District, para 11.29 to 11.63. In essence the Tribunal concluded that the extent of the involvement of the ACT Gaming and Liquor Authority in the applicant group, Canberra and District Racing and Sporting Broadcasters 'does not warrant the disqualification of CDRSB from holding a licence'. (2) No. There would seem to be no basis for this interpretation of the Tribunal's decision. (3) FM is suitable for providing a range of different radio services, whether in spoken or mixed form. It is a fact that FM has come to be associated with music in Australia because of the excellent quality of stereo transmissions. It should however be noted that the particular propagation characteristics of FM mean that a service can be tailored to serve the intended area, unlike AM, which is subject to the 'skywave' effect. For this reason FM frequencies can be allocated in a number of different places without causing unacceptable interference. The public broadcasting sector has been developed largely on FM, with only five of the existing 53 stations broadcasting on AM. (Question No. 277) Mr Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) What arrangements does the Minister's Department make for the production of films and videos for both internal and external use. (2) Is any production carried out within the Minister's Department. (3) How many films/videos were produced for or by the Minister's Department during 1983-84 and what was (a) the title and (b) the cost, of each production. (4) What film/video production equipment is held by the Minister's Department and what is its primary use. (5) How many officers are employed in this area within the Minister's Department and what are their salaries. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The Department of Communications employs Film Australia to make the occasional video. (2) No. (3) One (a) HACBSS: The Missing Link. (b) production cost: $64,375. (4) At present, no film/video production equipment is held by my Department. (5) The Department does not employ any officers directly in the production of films/videos. Those that are produced with the assistance of Film Australia form part of the overall duties of the Information and Public Relations Section. (Question No. 436) Mr Ruddock asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 26 March 1985: (1) Has the Minister's attention been drawn to a memorandum, dated 1 June 1984, to all permanent heads, heads of statutory authorities and staff organisations from the Secretary of the Public Service Board, concerning encouragement of union membership. (2) Was the memorandum brought to the attention of all staff in the Minister's Department and all statutory authorities reporting to the Minister; if so, how and on what dates. (3) What additional action has been taken within the Minister's Department and statutory authorities reporting to the Minister to avoid delays in constructive action being taken to encourage union membership and on what dates; if no additional action has been taken, what are the reasons for such a decision. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question, based in part on advice received from the statutory authorities within the Communications portfolio, is as follows: (1) Yes. (2) The Department of Communications-A Departmental Staff Circular was sent to all staff on 20 June 1984 outlining the Public Service memorandum and giving details of workplace delegates for each union in Central Office. The memorandum was also copied to all state offices with all managers requested to ensure workplace delegates were identified for all staff. Australian Telecommunications Commission-The Department of Employment and Industrial Relations referred the Public Service Board's Circular to Telecom on 20 June 1984 indicating that Telecom may care to use the circular as a guide in determining appropriate action to be taken in respect of union membership. Australian Postal Commission-The Public Service Board memorandum of 1 June 1984 was received by Australia Post shortly after its issue. A further copy of the memorandum was provided by the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations on 20 June 1984. Australian Broadcasting Corporation-See (3) below. Special Broadcasting Service-The substance of the PSB Memorandum, together with the listing of all relevant Unions, their addresses, telephone numbers and contact officers, was brought to the attention of all staff via the medium of an Office Circular distributed on 27 June, 1984. Australian Broadcasting Tribunal-Yes. A detailed 'Staff Bulletin' was issued to all staff on 27 July 1984. The Overseas Telecommunications Commission and AUSSAT Pty Ltd Ltd have no record of having received the memorandum from the Public Service Board. The Department has now forwarded a copy of the memorandum to OTC and AUSSAT and asked that it be brought to the attention of all staff. (3) The Department of Communications-Workplace delegates are invited to present sessions on union membership on all induction courses run for new staff joining the Department. As the Australian Public Service Association (APSA) had no workplace delegate in the Central Office of the Department, an arrangement was made for a representative of the APSA ACT Branch Office to visit the Department to provide information on the Association. The meeting took place on 22 June 1984. As a result an APSA workplace delegate was appointed and joined the Staff Consultative Committee. Australian Telecommunications Commission-Telecom has a long standing policy of encouraging staff to join and participate in union activities. This encouragement ranges from induction of new staff when they are informed of Telecom's encouragement of union membership, to access by union officials to training courses to promote and publicise union activities. Telecom is also developing procedures which will assist workplace representatives to identify persons who are eligible to be members of a staff organisation. Telecom understands that the Public Service Board is developing further advice on positive action to be taken to encourage union membership, and has promised to provide Telecom with a copy of that advice. On receipt, Telecom will examine the Board's advice and, where appropriate, initiate additional encouragement programs and provide the necessary advice to staff.' Australian Postal Commission-Australia Post has always supported the existence of unionism within the enterprise and encourages its staff to take a responsible and active part in their union activities. For example, new staff are provided with relevant information on available Staff Organisations and their representatives, the facility of payroll deduction of union dues is available, and staff can apply for paid leave to attend Trade Union Training Authority (TUTA) courses. Australia Post is currently considering whether further action may be taken to encourage/facilitate union membership. It will consider also any initiative resulting from the current discussions between the Public Service Board and the ACTU on the guidelines detailing minimum measures to be taken to encourage employees to join the appropriate union. Australian Broadcasting Corporation-Employees have the option of becoming members of the following unions, depending on their eligibility: (a) The Musicians' Union of Australia-All members of ABC Orchestras are members of this union. (b) Australian Journalists' Association-For employees in the News, Public Affairs (Radio) and (Television) and Rural Departments. (c) ABC Staff Union and ABC Senior Officers' Association-Optional for staff covered by Determination 4 of 1948 and Determination 11 of 1959 respectively. No specific action has been taken to encourage union membership following receipt of the memorandum dated 1 June, 1984. However, significant opportunities exist, and are utilised, for the ABC Staff Association to seek members. Encouragement occurs: (a) by deduction of union dues from salary; (b) the Staff Union is invited to send a representative to address induction courses; (c) new recruits are given application forms for the Staff Union membership; (d) accommodation is provided for Staff Union Branch offices. In the end, of course, ABC staff are free to make their own personal choice about union membership. Special Broadcasting Service-By way of additional action on industrial democracy, the SBS has since established a position of Industrial Officer, and Consultative Committees between Management and Unions have been set up in the various elements of the organisation. Australian Broadcasting Tribunal-Staff have been advised of the name and location of workplace Delegates. Overseas Telecommunications Commission-Specific initiatives to encourage union membership have been agreed with unions covering Commission staff. Further initiatives are being considered and will also be the subject of discussion with the unions. (Question No. 489) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: (1) Which companies presently hold the Telecom Australia Yellow Pages and other directory contracts and for what period have the contracts been held. (2) Who are the beneficial owners of these companies and what is the percentage of Australian ownership. (3) Which companies responded to advertisements in 1983 and registered interest for the right to tender for the new series of contracts. (4) Which companies were subsequently invited to tender. (5) What were the criteria used by Telecom to determine which companies would be invited to tender. (6) Was Australian ownership one of these criteria; if so, which of the tenderers are Australian-owned. (7) What is the present situation concerning the contracts. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question, based on advice from the Australian Telecommunications Commission, is as follows: (1) It is assumed this question relates to the sole right to sell advertisements for inclusion in Telecom's Yellow Pages and other business directories. The details requested are as follows: Contract period for books Company Territory Directory Published from Directories (Australia) Pty Ltd All States except N.S.W. Yellow Pages 1.7.81 to 30.6.86 Community Phone Books commencing 1982 to 30.6.86 All States Australian Business Communications Directories (ABCD) 1.7.84 to 30.6.86 E. H. O'Brien N.S.W. Yellow Pages 1.7.81 to 30.6.91 Volt Information Sciences Inc. (Intending to trade as 'Australian Directory Services') All States except N.S.W. Yellow Pages Community Phone Books 1.7.86 to 30.6.91 1.7.86 to 30.6.91 ABCD 1.7.86 to 30.6.91 (2) Directories (Aust) Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of GTE Directories Corporation incorporated in the United States of America. E. H. O'Brien Pty Ltd has a 51 per cent Australian ownership. The remaining shareholding is owned by Teledirect, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Canada Enterprises incorporated in Canada. Australian Directory Services is a partnership whose beneficial owners are Volt Information Sciences and South Western Bell Publications, both incorporated in the USA. (3) and (4) Telecom would not wish to supply company names as requested. Over the years, the 'public tender' system of purchasing goods and/or services has been a secure and highly ethical arrangement and very successful. This success is due, in the main, to Telecom treating each and every tender submitted on a strictly 'Commercial-in-Confidence' basis. Provision of the company names requested would represent a departure from this well established policy of confidentiality. (5) (a) Possession of adequate financial resources to fund the contracted undertaking. (b) Proven ability to undertake and successfully manage a selling task of the magnitude and complexity involved. (c) A reputable company, the engagement of which would not compromise Telecom's market position. (d) Security of the commercially valuable information which is issued in conjunction with the invitation to tender. (6) Whilst Australian ownership was not included specifically in the selection criteria, Telecom seeks, as a general principle in all of its contractual activities, to maximise Australian involvement but not to the exclusion of other considerations. The tendering process forYellow Pages and other business directory contracts has followed the approach usually taken by Telecom of seeking offers on the world market. To date, the only viable offers for these contracts have been received from companies which have varying degrees of overseas ownership. (7) See reply to (1). Contracts have now been issued as follows: E. H. O'Brien for New South Wales; Volt Information Sciences Inc (Intending to trade as Australian Directory Services) for all States except New South Wales. (Question No. 492) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: (1) How many books have been reviewed and people interviewed, on any of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation television or radio science programs which are (a) against and (b) in favour of nuclear power or armaments. (2) Is it a fact that there have been no reviews or interviews in favour of nuclear power or armaments up to 27 March 1985; if this is not so, what reviews and interviews have taken place. Mr Duffy —Based on information supplied by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), the answer to the honourable member's question is provided below. In the past, I have expressed my reluctance to request the ABC to provide information on questions which, like this one, generate the need for considerable time and cost in compiling the information. In this case, the ABC has provided that information which could be collected within reasonable limits: The ABC does not categorise its programs into 'pro' or 'anti' uranium but prefers to leave this subjective judgment to its viewers and listeners. Programs are not made with the intention of being either for or against any issue. During 1983-84, the following books on the subject of nuclear power or disarmament were reviewed on the ABC radio program, Science Bookshop: I Remember Hiroshima by Stephen Kelen; interview with the author. The Arms Race and Arms Control by Franac Jackaby; interview by Wendy Barnaby. Defence Without the Bomb by Michael Randle of the Department of Peace Studies, United Kingdom; interview with the author. There are no book review programs on ABC Television. (Question No. 493) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: (1) Is it a fact that the Australian Broadcasting Corporation management in Tasmania has sought an assurance from the Tasmanian Attorney-General that any ABC employee claiming employment benefits because of a homosexual liaison or preference, will not be prosecuted; if so, has a reply been received and what was the Attorney-General's response. (2) Have similar requests been made by the ABC in Queensland and Western Australia. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has advised me that the ABC management in Tasmania sought advice from the Tasmanian Attorney-General on extending staff entitlements and benefits to homosexual staff. However, the Attorney-General declined to give advice stating that his advice is reserved for the Tasmanian Government. (2) No. (Question No. 494) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: (1) What has happened to the availability and installation of model TX20 telex machines from Telecom, ordered in October 1983. (2) How many of these machines (a) were ordered, at what advance payment to Telecom and (b) were delivered and when. (3) What is the present position of people who ordered TX20 machines and have not received them. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question, based on advice from the Australian Telecommunications Commission, is as follows: (1) All orders by customers in October 1983 for TX20 telex machines have been satisfied. (2) Considerable resources would be required to provide this information on an Australia wide basis and, in light of the reply to (1) above, could not be justified. However, Telecom would be pleased to provide the information for any particular orders the honourable member may have in mind. (3) See reply to (1). (Question No. 499) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: (1) Has his attention been drawn to the alleged practice of United Soviet Socialist Republic officials, contrary to the Universal Postal Convention, tampering with relief parcels from Australia for the families of imprisoned Ukranian dissidents. (2) What protests have been made about this alleged interference with the mail. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question, based on advice from the Australian Postal Commission, is as follows: (1) Yes. Allegations have been made by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations concerning the denial of relief parcels from Australian citizens to individuals in the Ukraine. (2) None. I am not aware of any evidence of USSR officials tampering with mail sent to the USSR. Any claims that the contents of articles sent through the post are not received by addressees are examined on a case by case basis. (Question No. 501) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: Does the announcement by Mr Pollock, Telecom's Managing Director, that Telecom will provide a single national cellular network mean that no private cellular mobile phone companies will be allowed to compete with Telecom; if so, (a) did Telecom consult with him or the Government on this matter and (b) why should mobile phones be treated differently to paging systems; if not, what competition will be allowed. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The announcement by Mr Pollock indicated that Telecom will be the sole provider of the network infrastructure for cellular mobile telephone services in Australia. (a) Telecom has consulted with me since early 1984 on the matter and I have accepted the foregoing position as falling within Telecom's role for providing public telecommunications services. (b) Telecom's policy will allow for private companies to compete in the sale, installation and maintenance of cellular mobile telephone units, resulting in a strong element of competition in this area and customer choice on a range of equipment. In addition, a level of local manufacture will be required for both the proposed high capacity cellular mobile telephone systems and the mobile telephone units sold in Australia, thus ensuring that additional employment opportunities will accompany this new and developing technology. (Question No. 512) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: Are there any outstanding applications by television companies with Telecom for bearer capacity for the transmission of stereo television programs; if so, (a) who made the applications and (b) when were they made. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question, based on advice from the Australian Telecommunications Commission, is as follows: No. Telecom is, however, working with the Federation of Australian Commercial Television Stations and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to evaluate stereo sound transmission techniques. (Question No. 516) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: How will the Australian Broadcasting Corporation implement the recent decision to provide travel and other financial incentives to the homosexual 'spouse' of an ABC employee in Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland, where male homosexual activity is a crime. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question, based on advice from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, is as follows: The extension of staff benefits and entitlements to eligible ABC staff will occur on a case by case basis, with each case being treated and determined on its merits. All relevant considerations, including the laws of each State and Territory, will be taken into account in determining the grant of extension of entitlements. Extending entitlements is, in any event, not automatic. (Question No. 517) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: (1) Is Telecom now selling, or about to sell, business communications systems, including Local Area Networks, which go beyond Telecom's earlier involvement with PABXs. (2) How many people and at what salaries (a) have been employed to 27 March 1985 and (b) will be employed to sell these systems. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question, based on advice from the Australian Telecommunications Commission, is as follows: (1) Since its inception Telecom has been in the business communications systems market through its various products such as PABXs, teleprinters, small business systems, premium telephones and, more recently, Viatel and ComputerPhone. Telecom has no immediate plans to include Local Area Networks in its product range. (2) Having regard to the wide range of products and services handled by Telecom's sales staff on an Australia wide basis, it is not practicable to supply this information. (Question No. 640) Dr Klugman asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) Was there any involvement between the Australian Broadcasting Corporation television program the National and the person who attempted to drop dye on the USS Buchanan in Sydney Harbour (a) before and (b) after the event; if so, what was the involvement. (2) Is it a function of the ABC to create news. (3) Who accepts responsibility for the behaviour of the National news management. Mr Duffy —Based on information provided by the ABC, the answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) No. (b) After the event, a freelance cameraman who had filmed the person preparing for the bombing incident offered the footage to the ABC (and the commercial stations) at a price. The offer was declined by the ABC National. (2) No. (3) The Controller of Television News and Public Affairs has immediate responsibility for news management for ABC National. He is accountable to the Director of Television and the Board of the Corporation. (Question No. 653) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Minister representing the Minister for Finance, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: What ex gratia payments have been made since 5 March 1983 in respect of legal costs to, or for, (a) Ministers, (b) judges and (c) other public officials. Mr Hurford —The Minister for Finance has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: The term 'ex gratia' is taken to mean act of grace payments authorised under section 34A of the Audit Act 1901. No payments pursuant to that section have been made since 5 March 1983 in respect of legal costs to or for Ministers or judges. In respect of legal costs to or for the public officials during the period in question, approvals were given in two cases. A payment was approved in July 1983 to reimburse an employee of the then Capital Territory Health Commission his legal expenses in respect of litigation with the Commission; the costs reimbursed under that authorisation amounted to $46,229,03. A payment of $380.20 was approved in May 1984 in respect of a fine ($350) and the court costs ($30.20) of a Commonwealth officer who was prosecuted under State law (relating to fire bans) in respect of certain actions he took in the course of his Commonwealth duties. These payments were made under act of grace arrangements in that they fell outside the normal policy, expressed in Section 21 of the Finance Directions, whereby departments, in consultation with the Australian Government Solicitor, may meet the cost of the legal defence of officials in litigation against them arising out of their Commonwealth duties. (Question No. 714) Mr Rocher asked the Minister representing the Minister for Education, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: Is the Minister able to say how many teachers were employed in each State and Territory in each of the years 1982 to 1984. Mr Dawkins —The Minister for Education has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: The numbers of teachers employed in each State and Territory in 1982 and 1983 are shown in the table below. Data for 1984 is not yet available. NUMBERS OF TEACHING STAFF (a) IN AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS 1982 and 1983 1982 1983 New South Wales 63,663 61,666 Victoria 56,420 58,829 Queensland 26,207 27,817 South Australia 18,568 18,896 Western Australia 16,023 16,613 Tasmania 6,358 6,801 Northern Territory 1,926 2,144 Australian Capital Territory 3,807 4,001 Australia 192,972 196,867 (a) Includes full-time and part-time teachers. Source: Australia Bureau of Statistics bulletins 4215.0 and 4216.0. (Question No. 724) Mr Andrew asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 17 April: In what way and by what amount has the recent devaluation of the Australian dollar increased the cost of Australian (a) wheat (b) barley (c) dried fruit and (d) canned fruit provided as aid for use in the Horn of Africa. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Of the commodities mentioned by Mr Andrew only wheat, including wheat flour, has been sent as aid to the Horn of Africa. The Australian Wheat Board is the only supplier of wheat to the Australian aid program. It quotes prices to the Australian Development Assistance Bureau in U.S. dollars. The prices quoted reflect movements in international wheat markets. It is estimated that the devaluation of the Australian dollar has added some $256,000 to the cost of the 50,850 MTN of wheat shipped as aid to the Horn of Africa this financial year. This is net of cost variations caused by market movements. Wheat flour shipments were not similarly affected by devaluation as they are provided through public tenders called by the Australian Development Assistance Bureau and contractual arrangements are based on Australian dollar prices. (Question No. 784) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 18 April 1985: When will the Shepparton and Goulburn Valley area, Victoria, receive an acceptable quality ABC-FM radio reception. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio and television networks are very extensive, currently operating through more than 400 transmitting sites across Australia. The Department of Communications and the ABC are actively working to extend these networks to bring additional programs to viewers and listeners in rural areas. However, the planning, construction and ongoing operation of these significant networks requires the application of considerable resources. Timetables and priorities must be established, and it is inevitable that there will be delays in the establishment of new facilities in some areas. Extension of the ABC's FM-stereo service to the Goulburn Valley region is included in my Department's long term planning program but, with regret, I must advise that new ABC-FM facilities are unlikely to be available before at least 1990. (Question No. 785) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 18 April 1985: Is it a fact that the Commonwealth recently paid $142,000 for an additional Post Office at Pendle Hill, New South Wales; if so, why is Australia Post continuing to pay rent at $100 per week for the current facilities until June 1985. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question, based on information provided by the Australian Postal Commission, is as follows: On 14 December 1984, Australia Post paid $142,000 for a property at Pendle Hill. Alterations are being made to the building on this property to enable it to accommodate postal operations. It is expected that these alterations will be completed by the end of July 1985. Until such time as the new premises are ready for occupation, the Pendle Hill Post Office will continue to operate from its current location. Rent for the facility is around $75 per week. (Question No. 827) Mr Ruddock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 22 April 1985: (1) What major international and regional inter-governmental organisations exist which include all or many of the island nations or territories throughout the Pacific in addition to the South Pacific Forum and the South Pacific Economic Commission, and (a) what are the members of each organisation, (b) what are their principal purposes, (c) where are their headquarters and (d) how are they financed. (2) What is the current membership of (a) the South Pacific Forum and (b) the South Pacific Economic Commission (SPEC). (3) What was the total expenditure of SPEC for the last year for which data is available and who were the principal recipients of its expenditure. (4) What are the major current activities and programs of SPEC. (5) What were the (a) population, (b) gross national product, (c) GNP per head of population, (d) principal economic activities, (e) major imports, (f) major exports, (g) total value in $A of major imports, (h) total value of major exports, (i) total amount and proportion of national income, received in foreign aid and (j) total amount and proportion of foreign aid from the Australian and New Zealand Governments, of American Samoa, (i) Balau (Palau), (ii) Cook Islands, (iii) Easter Island, (iv) Federated States of Micronesia, (v) Fiji, (vi) French Polynesia (Tahiti), (vii) Guam, (viii) Kiribati (Gilbert Islands), (ix) Marshall Islands, (x) Nauru, (xi) New Caledonia, (xii) Niue, (xiii) Norfolk Island, (xiv) Northern Marianas, (xv) Papua New Guinea, (xvi) Pitcairn Island, (xvii) Solomon Islands, (xviii) Tokelau, (xix) Tonga, (xx) Tuvalu (Ellis Islands), (xxi) Vanuatu (New Hebrides), (xxii) Wallis and Fortuna Islands and (xxiii) Western Samoa, for the last full year for which data is available. (6) What is the political status of each of the islands and to which other nations were or are these islands in some kind of colonial, trusteeship or other special relationship. (7) Which are members of (a) the United Nations, (b) the Commonwealth of Nations and (c) the Non-Aligned Movement. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: 1. The major regional organisations in the South Pacific besides the South Pacific Forum and the South Pacific Bureau for Economic Cooperation (SPEC) are the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), the South Pacific Commission (SPC), and the Committee for Coordination of Joint Prospecting for Mineral Resources in South Pacific Offshore (CCOP/SOPAC). Details of these organisations are as follows: (i) Forum Fisheries Agency (a) Member states of the Forum Fisheries Agency are Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Western Samoa. (b) The purpose of the Forum Fisheries Agency is to assist Member countries with the management and exploitation of the living marine resources of their exclusive economic zones. (c) The Agency has its headquarters in Honiara, Solomon Islands. (d) The Agency is financed by contributors from member governments and interested agencies. (ii) South Pacific Commission (a) The Members of the South Pacific Commission are American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna and Western Samoa. (b) The South Pacific Commission provides technical advice, training, assistance and dissemination of information in social, economic and cultural fields to twenty-two governments and administrations of the region. Its activities cover such fields as home education, agricultural development, environment and fisheries. (c) The Commission has its headquarters in Noumea, New Caledonia. (d) The South Pacific Commission is financed by contributions from members and interested agencies. (iii) CCOP/SOPAC (a) CCOP/SOPAC was created as an affiliate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in 1971, and achieved a separate institutional status in 1984. Its members are the Cook Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa, Guam and New Zealand. (b) CCOP/SOPAC conducts programmes of marine geoscientific research aimed at cataloguing the seabed mineral resources of the South Pacific. (c) CCOP/SOPAC has its headquarters in Suva, Fiji. (d) The CCOP/SOPAC technical Secretariat receives the bulk of its funding through the United Nations Development Program. Research programs are financed by external partners, including Japan, France and the Federal Republic of Germany. Australia has an involvement through a tripartite research programme conducted in conjunction with the United States and New Zealand, and contributes to the institutional costs of the organisation ($A187,000 in 1985). 2. (a) The members of the South Pacific Forum are Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Western Samoa. Federated States of Micronesia is an observer member. (b) Membership of SPEC is the same as for the Forum, except that Federated States of Micronesia is a full member rather than an observer. 3. It is not possible to identify the extent to which individual developing members of SPEC are recipients of its expenditure. The major areas of expenditure for SPEC in the years 1982-1984 are set out in the following table: SPEC Summaries of Ordinary and Capital Expenditure to 31 December 1984 (Amounts in Fiji dollars: $F1 = $A1.27) Est. Approved Approved Out-Turn Actual 1984 1983 1983 1982 ORDINARY EXPENDITURE I. Establishment 30,840 18,285 11,450 36,492 II. Administration 109,104 470,991 445,300 410,066 III. Work Program. (Including Work Programme salaries) 560,657 151,260 116,790 129,592 IV. Office Services 71,050 64,750 63,750 64,447 V. Transport and Travel 10,000 10,500 7,500 42,394 VI. Property and Maintenance 69,650 65,425 61,290 59,364 VII. Financial Charges 59,255 58,597 52,490 45,864 VIII. Hospitality 7,500 7,000 7,000 7,776 918,056 846,808 765,570 795,995 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE I. Office: Minor Works, Furniture, Fittings and Equipment 7,400 5,600 5,000 3,999 II. Staff Houses 5,500 4,500 3,760 11,851 III. Permanent Headquarters 10,000 1,600 2,495 102 IV. Staff Housing . . . . . . 5,719 V. Transport . . . . . . 4,086 VI. New Proposals . . . . . . . . 22,900 11,700 11,255 25,757 940,956 858,508 776,825 821,752 4. SPEC's role is to promote and co-ordinate the development policies of the South Pacific Island Governments in a number of key sectors. Major current activities and programs are as follows: TRADE SPEC's trade activities cover trade promotion, the identification and development of export-oriented industries and the negotiation of export opportunities. Following a study of trade relations and industrial development in the South Pacific, SPEC co-ordinated and assisted island countries in the negotiation of the South Pacific Regional Trade and Economic Co-operation Agreement (SPARTECA), a major step in the expansion of export markets and impetus to the development of island export-based industry. To promote the flow of island products to Australian markets, the South Pacific Trade Commission was established in May 1979 in Sydney under SPEC auspices, with the financial backing of the Australian Government. An in-depth investigation into the prospects for closer economic co-operation among Island members of SPEC has been completed and market surveys beyond the region have also been undertaken, notably in Japan and the United States. A United Nations Development Program-funded project for trade promotion, advisory services and training is located at SPEC. Recent research, with outside assistance, has included a South Pacific industrial survey, a study on the harmonisation of industrial incentives, an investigation of bulk purchasing possibilities and a study of regional crop insurance. SPEC has been instrumental in setting up arrangements such as the Regional Taro Agreement and the Regional Long-Term Sugar Agreement. TRANSPORT Regional transport is an important part of SPEC's activities. The assignment to SPEC in 1972 of the tasks of studying the financial and operational structure of a regional shipping line reflected the priority which island leaders attached to the concept, and to the linkage between trade and transport in the South Pacific region. As a result the Regional Shipping Council and its Advisory Board was formed in 1974 and in 1976 the Forum endorsed the formation of the Pacific Forum Line as a regional shipping venture. The documents establishing the Line were finalised in 1977. SPEC is also involved in other shipping matters including wage rates and working conditions for island seamen and uniform maritime standards for the region. Following a decision by the Rotorua Forum meeting in 1976, a Regional Civil Aviation Council and an Advisory Committee were established. TELECOMMUNICATIONS Telecommunications has been another major field of SPEC activity, following the decision of the 1973 Forum that SPEC should act as the co-ordinating agency for telecommunications work being undertaken in the South Pacific by the United Nations and other agencies. Technical support has been provided to SPEC by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). ENERGY Energy, including alternative energy sources, has become a top priority of SPEC member Governments. Following a study on appropriate regional institutional arrangements for energy matters, the Forum decided in 1981 that SPEC should assume the role of overall regional energy co-ordinator. A SPEC energy unit was established in 1982 to carry out this responsibility. AID Aid co-ordination and in particular the development and implementation of regional aid projects funded by the EEC under the Lome Convention are another activity for which SPEC is responsible. Since 1981 SPEC has also acted as the Secretariat to the Africa-Caribbean-Pacific Group Council which meets annually. ADVISORY SERVICE In 1981 Forum Leaders decided that a Pacific Regional Advisory Service (PRAS) should be established under the auspices of SPEC. PRAS has two main functions-to maintain a systematic register of skilled personnel existing within Pacific Island countries which would be available to meet requests from governments in the region, and to facilitate transfers of such personnel. OTHER SPEC administers the SPEC Fellowship Scheme funded by the Governments of Australia and New Zealand and the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation (CFTC). The fellowship scheme provides in-service training in island member countries for two candidates per country per year. SPEC manages a Regional Disaster Relief Fund which provides monetary assistance to countries in the region suffering from the effects of natural disasters and is involved in disaster preparedness co-ordination. Special attention is given by SPEC to the problems of smaller island countries. SPEC participates in the South Pacific Regional Environment Program (SPREP) which is a co-operative effort between SPEC and SPC along with UN agencies working in the region. The program is aimed at co-ordinating and assisting Pacific island countries with the proper management of their environment and resources. SPEC is continuing to develop areas in its work program which will assist member countries. Investigations into the possibility of establishing a Pacific Islands Fund are being undertaken, regional priorities for development planning have been established and the positions of Regional Export Marketing Adviser and Regional Handicrafts Adviser have been created with outside assistance. 5. The following tables sets out the information requested, where available, in respect of each of the entities named: Total Total Total Total amount value of value of Foreign of Foreign GNP/ major major Aid Aid from Capita Principal imports exports received Australian GNP ($US) Economic Major Major ($Am) ($Am) ODA net Government Population (US$m) 1983 Activities Imports Exports 1983 1983 $A 1983 $A 1983-84 American Samoa 32,395 (1980) 140 4,130 Fishing canned tuna, petfood, tourism . . Canned tuna, pet food 97.8 (1981) 164.4 (1981) . . . . Palau 12,177 (1980) See TTPI See TTPI Fisheries, coconut oil, handicrafts . . . . See TTPI See TTPI . . Cook Islands 16,900 (1983) 21 (1981) 1,170 (1981) Tropical fruit, copra, clothing, tourism Food, textiles, oil, vehicles Citrus juice, copra 27.4 4.8 10,303,470 371,000 Easter Island n.a. n.a. Fruit, sugar-cane . . . . n.a. n.a. . . FSM 73,755 (1980) See TTPI See TTPI Marine resources, tourism . . . . See TTPI See TTPI . . Fiji 670,000 (1983) 1,190 1,790 Sugar and molasses, coconut oil, copra, fishing, gold, silver, cement and clothing, tourism Food, fuel and fuel products Sugar, gold, fish, copra, timber 470 242 36,339,120 10,039,000 French Polynesia 154,000 (1983) 1,260 8,190 Copra, vanilla, coffee, fruit, tuna, pearls, tourism Food, fuel, machinery, consumer goods coconut oil, pearls 472 (1981) 25 (1981) 196,984,620 12,000 Guam 106,000 (1980) 690 6,070 Fruit, fishing, petroleum refining, concrete, tourism, military base Petrol and petroleum products agricultural products 468 52 . . . . Kiribati 58,600 (1980) 30 460 Copra, fruit and vegetables, fishing, forestry, tourism Food, fuel, machinery, vehicles Copra, fish 24.5 3.3 18,612,720 2,283,000 Marshall Islands 31,041 (1980) See TTPI See TTPI Copra, handicrafts . . . . See TTPI See TTPI . . . . Nauru 7,300 (1983) * * Fruit and vegetables, fishing, phosphate mining Food, machinery, fuels Phosphate 14.9 (1981) 76.8 (1981) . . 48,000 New Caledonia 146,000 (1983) 1,210 8,050 Coffee, copra, fishing, nickel mining, tourism Minerals food, manufactured goods Nickel 330 170 201,194,640 5,000 Niue 3,200 (1983) 4 (1981) 1,080 (1981) Timber, subsistence agriculture, coconut oil Food, machinery, fuels, manufactured goods Fruit, honey, handicrafts 3 0.6 6,204,240 132,000 Norfolk Island 2,175 (1981) n.a. n.a. . . Pine and palm seeds, re-exports 12.1 (1981) 1.2 (1981) . . . . Northern Marianas 16,900 (1980) See TTPI See TTPI Tourism Food, fuel . . See TTPI See TTPI . . . . Papua New Guinea 3,168,000 (1980) 2,510 790 Copra, coffee, cocoa, forest products, tropical fruits, gold, silver and copper, tourism Food, fuel, machinery Coffee, cocoa, tea, timber, gold 1,115 838 368,707,120 302,280,000 Pitcairn Island 45 n.a. n.a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solomon Islands 252,000 (1983) 160 640 Copra, rice, cocoa, palm oil, timber, bauxite, fishing Machinery, vehicles, manufactured goods, fuel, food Copra, timber, fish, palm oil 66.8 67.9 30,467,250 7,270,000 Tokelau 1,600 (1983) 1 (1981) 670 (1981) Copra, fishing, fruit Food, fuel, machinery Postage stamps handicrafts 0.37 (1981) 0.08 (1981) 1,994,220 5,000 Tonga 98,100 (1983) 80 780 Coconut oil, copra, desiccated coconut, tourism Food, minerals, machinery manufactured goods Copra, coconut oil, bananas, vanilla 37.3 6.6 20,052,990 4,986,000 Tuvalu 7,600 (1983) 3.7 (GDP) 447 (GDP) Copra, fishing, tourism Food, minerals, machinery manufactured goods Copra, postage stamps 2.89 0.90 4,653,180 1,187,000 Vanuatu 129,400 (1983) 80 700 Copra, cocoa, fruit, fishing, coconuts Manganese, tourism Food, consumer goods, fuel, industrial materials Copra, cocoa, fish, coffee, beef, timber 60.5 25.3 29,913,300 5,134,000 Wallis and Futuna 10,800 (1980) 11 (1981) 1020 (1981) Fishing, subsistence Agriculture Food, fuel, raw and industrial materials Agricultural products, handicrafts, trochus shell 6.26 (1981) 0.023 (1981) 1,772,640 n.a. Western Samoa 159,000 (1983) 119 (1980) 770 (1980) Copra, bananas, cocoa, timber, food processing Manufactured goods, food and live animals, machinery, vehicles, fuel Copra, cocoa, taro, bananas 48.8 12.8 29,691,720 5,301,000 N.B. TTPI (Total) 133,000 (1983) 140 1000 Fishing, coconuts, tourism, military installations . . . . 33.3 (1978) 16.5 (1978) 150,829,000 (1980) . . Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands-Marshall Islands, Palau, Marianas and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) * Nauru does not publish figures on these statistics Note on Part 5, (i) and (j) Any figures originally in $US have been converted to $A at the 1983 average rate of exchange of 1.1079. ODA Net for Nauru is shown as 0.0-As all totals were calculated with $1m as the minimum ODA, anything below that figure is not recorded. Proportion of national income and proportion of foreign aid have not been included as the information is not available. 6. Information on the political status of the islands is set out in the following table: i. American Samoa Unincorporated Territory of the United States ii. Palau Part of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI), administered by the United States. Compact of Free Association process taking place iii. Cook Islands Self-governing in free association with New Zealand which retains responsibility for defence and foreign affairs, in consultation with Cook Islands Government iv. Easter Island Dependency of Chile v. FSM Part of TTPI, administered by the United States. Compact of Free Association process taking place vi. Fiji Independent (former British dependency) vii. French Polynesia Overseas Territory of France viii. Guam Unincorporated Territory of the United States ix. Kiribati Independent (former British dependency x. Marshall Islands Part of TTPI, administered by the United States. Compact of Free Association process taking place xi. Nauru Independent (former Australian Trust Territory) xii. New Caledonia Overseas Territory of France xiii. Niue Self-governing in free association with New Zealand xiv. Norfolk Island Territory of Australia xv. Northern Marianas Commonwealth Territory of United States, part of TTPI xvi. Papua New Guinea Independent (former Australian dependency and Trust Territory) xvii. Pitcairn British dependency xviii. Solomon Islands Independent (former British dependency xix. Tokelau New Zealand Trust Territory xx. Tonga Independent (former British protected state) xxi. Tuvalu Independent (former British dependency xxii. Vanuatu Independent (former British/French Condominium xxiii. Wallis and Futuna Overseas Territory of France xxiv. Western Samoa Independent (former New Zealand Trust Territory) 7. The information relating to membership of international organisations is set out in the following table: Non- Aligned United Common- Move- Nations wealth ment i. American Samoa ii. Palau iii. Cook Islands iv. Easter Island v. FSM vi. Fiji x x vii. French Polynesia viii. Guam ix. Kiribati x x. Marshall Islands xi. Nauru Associate Memberxii. New Caledonia xiii. Niue xiv. Norfolk Island xv. Northern Marianas xvi. Papua New Guinea x x xvii. Pitcairn xviii. Solomon Islands x x xix. Tokelau xx. Tonga x xxi. Tuvalu x xxii. Vanuatu x x x xxiii. Wallis and Futuna xxiv. Western Samoa x x (Question No. 849) Mr Tickner asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 23 April 1985: (1) Does Telecom have a practice of attaching a device to a subscriber's telephone service which records the number, length and destination of telephone calls from the subscriber. (2) Is this practice legal and what is the source of the legal authority. (3) In what circumstances does this interception of telephone calls occur. (4) Is it a fact that one of the circumstances where this interception occurs is in the case of a subscriber who has in good faith disputed their telephone account. (5) Is it also a fact that a subscriber is not informed that Telecom is placing this interception device on their telephone service. (6) How many of these interceptions have been allowed in each of the last 5 years. (7) What is the cost of installing such an interception. (8) In what circumstances is a subscriber subsequently told that an interception has been placed on their service. (9) What happens to the records of interceptions after they have occurred. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question, based on advice from the Australian Telecommunications Commission, is as follows: (1) Yes. The equipment records the numbers dialled, the length of the call and the date and time at which the call was made. It does not record the destination of the call but this can be deduced from the number dialled. (2) and (3) Yes. Section 7 (2) (a) of the Telecommunications (Interception) Act 1979 which allows for the use of the equipment for the operation and maintenance of the telephone network and the identifying or tracing of any person involved in contravening the Telecommunications Act 1975 or any regulation or by-law in force under that Act, for example, in the case of harassing, menacing and fictitious calls. (4) Yes. (5) Generally, yes. In the case of billing complaints, experience has shown that advance knowledge of its use can result in subscribers reducing their normal calling patterns. However, use of the equipment in some circumstances is requested by subscribers. Telecom has a responsibility to its customers to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the telephone network and in a number of instances use of the equipment is the only means of demonstrating this accuracy in order to resolve satisfactorily a billing complaint. (6) Because of the extensive use made of the equipment such information is not maintained. (7) Separate costs are not maintained. (8) Where there is a need to discuss the details to assist in resolving a billing complaint or a complaint concerning offensive calls. (9) Records are destroyed after varying period of time depending upon the nature of the original inquiry. (Question No. 890) Mr Maher asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: What emoluments were paid to each member of the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal in 1983-84. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question, based on advice from the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal, is as follows: EMOLUMENTS PAID IN 1983-84 Expenses of office Salary allowance $ $ Chairman-Mr D. Jones 67,955.42 3,546.64 Vice-Chairman-Mr K. Archer 56,305.28 1,880.43 Members-Ms K. Weigall 53,714.48 1,266.46 * Mr M. Armstrong 51,268.31 1,208.96 * Mr R. Watterson 41,797.06 969.36 * Mr E. Wilkinson 36,823.40 867.35 * Ms J. James-Bailey 22,827.83 533.28 * Dr R. Perry 7,191.26 171.70 * Appointment commenced/ceased during 1983-84. (Question No. 950) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Aviation, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) Are (a) civilian search and rescue, (b) surveillance contractors and (c) approved operators, using aircraft required to have direction finding equipment to locate emergency position indicator radio beacons carried on small craft or aircraft. (2) Do military aircraft have direction finding equipment to locate these beacons. Mr Peter Morris —The answers to the honourable member's questions are as follows: (1) There is currently no requirement for civil aircraft engaged on search and rescue or surveillance to be equipped with direction finding equipment to locate emergency position indicator radio beacons. However, a number of aircraft operators including my Department have installed such equipment in their aircraft. Aircraft engaged on surveillance coastwatch functions are so equipped. My Department is actively encouraging operators participating in the semi-dedicated search and rescue program to fit direction finding equipment to their aircraft. (2) Yes, all military aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations are so equipped. (Question No. 983) Dr Klugman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: Has his attention been drawn to reports that the 'Committee Against Repression in the Pacific and Asia' celebrated (a) the North Vietnamese victory in Vietnam and (b) the occupation of Kampuchea and Laos by Vietnamese troops? Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Yes. Reports of recent CARPA activities have been drawn to my attention. The reports I have seen suggest that these activities commemorate the North Vietnamese victories which ended the Vietnam war and led to the reunification of Vietnam under the communist government in Hanoi. The reports I have seen carried no suggestion that the commemorations related to Vietnam's occupation of Cambodia, which occurred in December 1978, or Vietnam's military presence in Laos. (Question No. 1065) Mr Jacobi asked the Minister for Social Security, upon notice, on 13 May 1985: (1) Is it a fact that (a) the Victorian Government has extensively amended its workers' compensation scheme to operate from 1 July 1985 and (b) that the New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia Governments are either in the process of amending their prospective legislations or are searching for ways to reform their existing compensation schemes. (2) Is it also a fact that (a) the methods and levels of compensation to injured employees vary extensively from one State to another and (b) the level of compensation under legislation in Queensland is much lower than that prevailing in New South Wales. (3) Is it considered in the long term interests of employees and employers throughout Australia that every attempt should be made to bring in uniform workers' compensation and rehabilitation schemes which will eliminate the numerous variations which currently exist from State to State. (4) Will he undertake to convene a national conference with a view to achieving uniform legislation with the objective of studying all proposals for reform and achieving the greatest possible uniformity in methods, levels and applications of workers' compensation and rehabilitation. (5) Will he bring up to date the information provided in answer to question No. 2706 (Hansard, 18 November 1981, pages 3089-90), concerning (a) financial aspects of the proposed National Rehabilitation and Compensation Scheme, (b) discussions on the scheme with the State governments and the insurance industry and (c) increases in premiums for workers' compensation and compulsory third party insurance. Mr Howe —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) and (b) Yes. (2) (a) and (b) Yes. (3) and (4) The Prime Minister has written to State Premiers and the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory inviting them to consider the recent New South Wales Law Reform Commission's Report on a Transport Accident Scheme for New South Wales as a model for uniform compensation legislation. The Government is currently examining the New South Wales law Reform Commission's proposals. (5) (a) On the basis of figures provided in the Office of the Insurance Commissioner's publication 'Selected Statistics on the General Insurance Industry for the year ended 30 June 1983', the updated figures for 1982-83 are: Workers' Compulsory compen- Third sation Party $m $m Direct premiums 1,827.3 1,039.2 Benefits (including legal, hospital and medical costs) 1,169.9 971.9 Administration expenses and commission 227.0 36.4 Separate figures for legal and hospital and medical costs are not published and must be estimated. If the ratios implicit in the reports of the Working Parties of the National Rehabilitation and Compensation Scheme are applied to the actual amounts paid in benefits in 1982-83, the figures for legal and hospital and medical costs would have been: Workers' Compulsory compen- Third sation Party $m $m Legal (excluding solicitor/client costs) 106.5 162.3 Hospital and medical 212.9 141.9 (b) See (3) and (4) above. (c) The percentage increases in premiums between 1974-75 and 1982-83 were: Workers' Compulsory compen- Third sation Party % % Direct premiums 217.5 239.2 Earned premiums 212.3 330.5 (Question No. 6) Mr Jacobi asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: (1) Further to the Attorney-General's answer to question No. 1170 (Hansard, 21 August 1984) can the Attorney-General say what was the result of extradition proceedings in Perth against those persons charged with conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth. (2) Can the Attorney-General also say what progress has been made in proceedings against Brian James Maher. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) On 27 July 1984 a Perth Magistrate refused to extradite Wilfrid Henry Tolhurst and Peter John Snow in respect of any of the charges against them. On the same date the magistrate ordered that Ronald Warren Woss appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 26 October 1984 in respect of two of the seven charges against him. An appeal filed in the Supreme Court of Western Australia against the decision of the magistrate in all three cases was successful and an appeal to the Full Court of the Supreme Court has been lodged. The appeal to the Full Court of the Supreme Court of Western Australia has been adjourned ''sine die'' pending the handing down of the reserved decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court. Woss made application to the Federal Court for an order for review under the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act in respect of the magistrate's decision to extradite him on the two charges. This application was unsuccessful and Woss then appealed to the Full Court of the Federal Court. The Full Court has reserved its decision. (2) Brian James Maher has been committed for trial. The trial Judge gave a certificate under the Judiciary Act that Mr Maher was without adequate means to provide private defence for himself. Government financial assistance was however refused to Mr Maher who thereupon applied for review by the Federal Court under the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act (ADJR Act). As a result of the Federal Court's order certain terms of financial assistance were communicated to Mr Maher. However these terms of financial assistance were rejected by Mr Maher who made a second application to the Federal Court under the ADJR Act as a result of which the trial, having commenced on 7 May 1985, was further adjourned pending the Federal Court hearing on 24 May 1985. The Solicitor, who gave evidence at that hearing, said that he would accept the terms of financial assistance and act for Mr Maher, however, subsequently withdrew his services. Negotiations were still proceeding on 6 June 1985 towards appointing another solicitor and counsel to act for Mr Maher on financial assistance. (Question No. 48) Mr Langmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: When do the current contracts between the Australian and United States Governments for each of the US bases in Australia conclude. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The honourable member's question is taken to refer to the facilities at North West Cape, Pine Gap and Nurrungar. These are not 'US bases' but joint Australian-United States defence facilities in which Australia and the United States exercise joint responsibility and control. 2. None of the Agreements between the Australian and United States Governments in respect of these facilities has a fixed date on which it would automatically conclude. In each case either the United States or the Australian Government would have to give the other notice of its intention to terminate the agreement. 3. Relevant details of the current Agreements for the joint Australian-United States defence facilities are as follows: North West Cape (i) The 'Agreement between Australia and the United States of America Relating to the Establishment of a United States Naval Communications Station in Australia' entered into force on 28 June 1963 (Australian Treaty Series 1963 No. 16). Article 16 (2) provides that the Agreement shall remain in force for at least 25 years, and thereafter until the expiration of 180 days after notice of termination has been given by either Government in writing. Pine Gap (ii) The current Agreement is contained in an Exchange of Notes between Australia and the United States of America constituting an 'Agreement Amending the Agreement relating to the Establishment of a Joint Defence Space Research Facility' of 19 December 1966. The amending Exchange of Notes entered into force on 19 October 1977 (Australian Treaty Series 1977 No. 24). It provides that the original Agreement be extended for a period of 10 years from that date and continue in force thereafter until terminated. After the Amending Agreement has been in force for nine years, either Government may terminate the Agreement by giving one year's notice in writing. Nurrungar (iii) The 'Agreement between Australia and the United States of America Relating to the Establishment of a Joint Defence Space Communications Station in Australia' entered into force on 10 November 1969 (Australian Treaty Series 1969 No. 25). Article XVIII provides that it shall remain in force for a period of 10 years and thereafter until terminated. Either Government may now terminate the Agreement after giving in writing 365 days notice. (Question No. 64) Mr Blunt asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: Since becoming Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism (a) how many official overseas trips has he made, (b) what was the official purpose of each trip, (c) what were his itinerary, official engagements and activities whilst on these trips, (d) how many staff and other persons accompanied him on each trip in relation to its official purpose. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) Three. (e) *Cost $ (d) Staff and (i) Travel and vehicle other persons (ii) Accommodation (b) Official accompanying (iii) Associated purpose of trip (c) Itinerary Minister incidentals Minister Staff Visit 1 (1983) Lead the Parliamentary Delegation visiting Greece, Italy, Spain, Cyprus 31/10 Sydney 1/11 Singapore 5/11 Rome 12/11 Sydney 13/11 Hong Kong 20/11 Athens 31/10 Singapore 2/11 Rome 7/11 Sydney 13/11 Hong Kong 14/11 Athens 20/11 Frankfurt Ms J. Murray (spouse) Mr E. Klein, Senior Private Secretary (i) 34,744 (ii) 12,754 (iii) 2,224 Total 49,722 14,392 5,417 . . 19,809 Discussions on tourism and sport 20/11 Frankfurt 22/11 London 23/11 New York 25/11 San Francisco 30/11 Los Angeles 3/12 Tokyo 22/11 London 22/11 New York 23/11 San Francisco 25/11 Los Angeles 30/11 Tokyo 4/12 Sydney Visit 2 (1984) Invited by the New Zealand government to discuss tourism 13/3 Sydney 16/3 Auckland 13/3 Christchurch 16/3 Sydney Mr W. Peel, Private Secretary (i) 1,832 (ii) 194 (iii) 551 Total 2,577 916 32 . . 948 Visit 3 (1984) Discussions on tourism and sports in Italy and the United Kingdom; represent the Australian government at the Olympic Games, Los Angeles 17/7 Sydney 18/7 Athens 20/7 Rome 22/7 Milan 26/7 London 27/7 New York 13/8 Los Angeles 13/8 San Francisco 18/7 Athens 18/7 Rome 20/7 Milan 22/7 London 26/7 New York 27/7 Los Angeles 13/8 San Francisco 15/8 Sydney Ms J. Murray (spouse) Mr E. Klein, Senior Private Secretary (i) 29,881 (ii) 15,646 (iii) 4,268 Total 49,795 6,947 6,589 . . 13,536 *These costs have been provided by the Department of Special Minister of State. (c) During my overseas trips, I visited many organisations and met a wide range of influential people too numerous to list. (Question No. 66) Mr Blunt asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 22 February 1985: With regard to all Divisions, Commissions, Institutes, Branches and Services within his Department or under his control what were the number and classification of staff in each section as at (a) 1 March 1983 (b) 1 March 1984 and (c) 21 February 1985. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) On 1 March 1983 the Department of Sport, Recreation and Tourism had not been created. (b) and (c) On 1 March 1984 the Sport, Recreation and Tourism portfolio included the following segments: Department of Sport, Recreation and Tourism: Secretary's Office Tourism Division Sport and Recreation Division Secretariat and Co-ordination Branch Interim Committee for the Australian Sports Commission Australian Tourist Commission. Australian Institute of Sport. On 21 February 1985 the portfolio included the abovementioned segments and the following elements which had previously been in the other portfolios shown, prior to the Administrative Arrangements Order changes of December 1984: Information Services Division (Administrative Services): Australian Government Publishing Service Australian Information Service Information Co-ordination Branch (Special Minister of State) International Expositions Unit (Home Affairs and Environment) Special Events Section (Home Affairs and Environment) National Sports Centre (Territories and Local Government) National Media Liaison Service (Special Minister of State) Ministerial Media Group (Special Minister of State). Additionally the Interim Committee for the Australian Sports Commission had been superseded by the establishment of the Australian Sports Commission in September 1984, and the Commission also assumed some of the functions previously performed by the Sport and Recreation Division of the Department of Sport, Recreation and Tourism. The number and classification of staff in each of the segments of the portfolio described above is detailed in the attached schedules. Because the portfolio functions have been varied significantly many of the figures for the previous years are not directly comparable. Schedule A DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, RECREATION AND TOURISM 1 21 March February 1984 1985 No. No. Secretary's Office Secretary 1 1 Personal Sec Gr 2 1 1 Steno Sec Gr 1 1 . . Steno Sec Gr 2 . . 1 Total 3 3 Secretariat and Co-ordination Branch Assistant Secretary L1 1 1 Steno Sec Gr 1 1 1 Assistant Research Officer 4 2 Parliamentary and Executive Secretariat Section Director Cl 11 1 1 Clerical Administrative 9 1 1 Clerical Administrative 8 1 . . Clerical Administrative 6 1 2 Clerical Administrative 4 . . 1 Clerical Assistant Grade 3 1 1 Clerical Assistant Grade 2 . . 1 Management Co-ordination Section Clerical Administrative 11 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 10 1 . . Clerical Administrative 9 1 1 Clerical Administrative 8 1 1 Clerical Administrative 7 3 3 Clerical Administrative 6 2 1 Clerical Administrative 5 2 2 Clerical Administrative 4 2 3 Clerical Administrative 2/3 1 1 Clerical Assistant 6 1 1 Clerical Assistant 5 1 1 Clerical Assistant 4 1 1 Clerical Assistant 3 1 1 Clerical Assistant 1 1 . . WP Supervisor . . 1 WP Typist Gr 1 1 . . WP Typist Gr 2 1 1 Typist Gr 1 1 . . Information and Publicity Office Director Public Relations . . 1 Journalist A2 1 . . Librarian Cl 2 1 . . Computer Systems Operator 1 (temp) . . Clerical Administrative 6 1 . . Clerical Administrative 4 1 1 (p/t) Clerical Administrative 2/3 . . 1 Clerical Assistant 4 1 . . Clerical Assistant 2 1 . . Clerical Assistant 1 4 (3 p/t) 1 Library Officer Gr 2 1 1 (p/t) WP Typist Gr 1 1 (p/t) 3 (p/t) Typist Gr 1 4 (1 p/t) . . Research and Information Section Clerical Administrative 11 * 1 Clerical Administrative 9 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 8 . . 2 Clerical Administrative 6 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 5 . . 1 Total 44 + 5 p/t 39 + 5 p/t * Not created at this date Sport and Recreation Division First Assistant Secretary L3 1 1 Steno Sec Gr 2 1 1 Policy Branch Assistant Secretary L1 1 . . Steno Sec Gr 1 1 . . Policy and Planning Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 . . Clerical Administrative 9 2 . . Clerical Administrative 8 1 . . Clerical Administrative 7 1 . . Clerical Administrative 5 1 . . Research and Resources Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 . . Clerical Administrative 9 2 . . Clerical Administrative 7 1 . . Clerical Administrative 2/3 1 . . Evaluation and Liaison Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 1 Clerical Administrative 9 1 2 Clerical Administrative 8 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 7 1 . . Clerical Administrative 6 1 1 Clerical Administrative 5 1 . . Assistant Research Officer . . 1 Clerical Assistant 4 . . 1 Clerical Assistant 3 1 1 WP Gr 1 . . 1 21 11 Programs and Facilities Branch Assistant Secretary L1 1 1 Steno Sec Gr 1 1 1 Program Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 1 Clerical Administrative 9 1 1 Clerical Administrative 8 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 7 2 1 Clerical Administrative 6 1 . . Clerical Administrative 5 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 4 1 . . Clerical Assistant Gr 1 4 (Temp) . . -Athlete Development and Fitness Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 1 Clerical Administrative 9 1 2 Clerical Administrative 7 1 2 Clerical Administrative 6 2 . . -Events and Facilities Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 . . Clerical Administrative 9 2 . . Clerical Administrative 5 1 . . Total 21 12 Recreation Fitness and Safety Branch Assistant Secretary L1 . . 1 Steno Sec Gr 1 . . 1 -Special Events Section Clerical Administrative 10 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 7 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 4 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 2/3 (Temp) . . 1 -Fitness and Safety Section Clerical Administrative 11 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 8 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 6 . . 1 -Recreation Development Section Clerical Administrative 11 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 9 . . . . Clerical Administrative 8 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 7 . . . . Clerical Administrative 5 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 2/3 . . 1 Temporary and Part-time 6 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 5 . . 1 Total . . 15 Tourism Division-1 March 1984 (Tourism and Expositions Division-21 February 1985-see page 5) First Assistant Secretary 1 Steno Sec Gr 2 1 Tourism Policy Branch Assistant Sec L1 1 Steno Sec Gr 1 1 CA Gr 4 1 Policy Development Section Clerical Administrative 9 2 Clerical Administrative 8 2 Clerical Administrative 6 2 -State Liaison Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 Clerical Administrative 8 1 Clerical Administrative 6 2 -Research and Statistics Sec tion Clerical Administrative 11 1 Clerical Administrative 8 2 Clerical Administrative 6 2 Total 20 Tourist Programs and Facilities Branch Assistant Secretary L1 1 Steno-Secretary Grade 1 1 Clerical Administrative 11 2 Programs Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 Clerical Administrative 9 1 Clerical Administrative 8 1 Clerical Administrative 6 2 Travel Industry Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 Clerical Administrative 9 1 Clerical Administrative 8 2 Clerical Administrative 6 1 Infrastructure Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 Clerical Administrative 9 2 Clerical Administrative 8 2 Clerical Administrative 6 2 Total 21 Tourism and Expositions* Division-21 February 1985 First Assistant Secretary 1 Steno-Secretary Grade 2 1 Co-ordination International and State Liaison Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 Clerical Administrative 9 2 Clerical Administrative 8 2 Clerical Administrative 6 3 Word Processing Typist Grade 1 1 Total 11 *for Expositions Operations Branch see Schedule F Policy and Travel Industry Branch Assistant Secretary L1 1 Steno-Secretary Grade 1 1 Policy Development and Training Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 Clerical Administrative 9 1 Clerical Administrative 8 2 Clerical Administrative 6 2 Clerical Administrative 4 1 Travel Industry Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 Clerical Administrative 9 2 Clerical Administrative 8 2 Clerical Administrative 6 1 Total 15 Facilities and Projects Branch Assistant Secretary L1 1 ATC Liaison and Projects Section Clerical Administrative 11 1 Clerical Administrative 9 1 Clerical Administrative 8 2 Clerical Administrative 6 1 Clerical Administrative 4 1 Total 15 Australian Sports Commission Assistant Secretary L1 (Interim Committee) 2 . . Steno-Secretary Grade 1 (Interim Committee) 2 1 Steno-Secretary Grade 2 . . 1 General Manager L3 not created 1 Assistant General Manager L1 not created 1 Clerical Administrative 11 2 Clerical Administrative 9 4 Clerical Administrative 8 1 Clerical Administrative 7 2 Clerical Administrative 6 1 Clerical Administrative 5 1 Temporary Steno-Secretary Grade 1 2 Clerical Assistant 4 1 Part-Time Clerk Class 6 1 Clerical Assistant 3 1 Total 4 20 Overall Total 130 + 5 p/t 141 + 5 p/t Schedule B AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT Section 1/3/84 21/2/85 No. No. Administration Executive Director . . 1 (L4) General Manager 1 1 (L2) Senior Administrative Officer 1 . . Clerical Administrative 11 1 2 Clerical Administrative 9 2 3 Clerical Administrative 8 1 1 Clerical Administrative 7 . . 3 Clerical Administrative 6 2 3 Clerical Administrative 5 1 1 (p/t) Clerical Administrative 4 1 2 Clerical Administrative 2/3 . . 1 Clerical Assistant 6 1 1 Clerical Assistant 3 . . 1 Clerical Assistant 2 . . 2 Social Worker Grade 2 1 1 Personal Secretary Gr 2 1 1 Steno Sec Gr 2 . . 1 W P Typist Gr 1 . . 1 W P Typist Gr 2 . . 1 Total 13 27 Information Centre Librarian Cl 1 1 1 Librarian Cl 2 1 . . Librarian Cl 3 . . 1 Library Officer . . 1 (p/t) Total 2 3 Stores Stores Supervisor 1 1 Clerical Administrative 2/3 . . 1 Assistants . . 2 Total 1 4 Sports Science Principal Research Scientist 1 1 Science 5 . . 1 Science 3 . . 1 Senior Sister . . 1 Nurse 1 . . Sports Medicine Officer 1 1 Experimental Officer . . 3 (Cl3) Technical Officer 1 5 Technical Assistant 3 (Gr 2/2 pt) . . Psychologist Cl 4 . . 1 Psychologist 1 (Cl 3) 1 (Cl2) Physiotherapist Cl 4 . . 1 Physiotherapist 1 . . Sports Psychologist . . 1 Clerical Assistant 3 . . 1 Typist Gr 1 . . 1 Typist Gr 1 1 . . Total 10 19 Marketing Clerical Administrative 10 . . 1 Clerical Administrative 9 1 . . Clerical Administrative 5 . . 1 Total 1 2 Coaches F/T 30 36 P/T 4 5 Total 34 41 Overall Total 61 96 Schedule C AUSTRALIAN TOURIST COMMISSION As at 1 March 21 February Within Australia 1984 1985 Total Staff 55 +1 p/t 54 +1 p/t Administration Clerical Assistant, 3 1 1 Typist, Grade 1 2 1 Clerical Administrative, 10 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 8 2 2 Clerical Administrative, 6 2 2 Clerical Administrative, 4 2 1 WP Operator 1 +1 p/t 1 +1 p/t Total 11 +1 p/t 9 +1 p/t Marketing Assistant Sec, L1 2 2 Steno Sec, Gr 1 1 1 WP Operator 1 1 Personal Secretary to GM . . 1 Clerical Assistant, 3 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 11 3 2 Clerical Administrative, 10 3 5 Clerical Administrative, 9 1 . . Clerical Administrative, 8 6 7 Clerical Administrative, 7 6 5 Clerical Administrative, 6 2 2 Clerical Administrative, 5 . . 2 Clerical Administrative, 4 10 10 Clerical Administrative, 2/3 5 3 Total 41 42 Research Clerical Administrative, 8 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 6 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 4 . . 1 Clerical Administrative, 2/3 1 1 Total 3 4 Overall Total 55 +1 p/t 55 +1 p/t As at 1 March 21 February Overseas 1984 1985 Total Staff 35 34 London Clerical Administrative, 4 2 3 Clerical Administrative, 6 2 2 Clerical Administrative, 7 1 . . Clerical Administrative, 8 . . 1 Clerical Administrative, 10 1 1 Total 6 7 Frankfurt Clerical Administrative, 4 3 1 Clerical Administrative, 5 . . 1 Clerical Administrative, 7 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 8 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 10 1 1 Total 6 5 Los Angeles Clerical Administrative, 4 4 1 Clerical Administrative, 5 . . 1 Clerical Administrative, 6 . . 1 Clerical Administrative, 7 1 . . Clerical Administrative, 8 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 9 1 . . Clerical Administrative, 10 1 1 Total 8 5 New York Clerical Administrative, 2/3 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 4 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 8 1 1 Total 3 3 Auckland Clerical Administrative, 2/3 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 4 2 2 Clerical Administrative, 7 . . 1 Clerical Administrative, 10 1 1 Total 4 5 Tokyo Clerical Administrative, 4 2 2 Clerical Administrative, 7 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 8 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 10 1 1 Total 5 5 Singapore Clerical Administrative, 4 1 1 Clerical Administrative, 6 . . 1 Clerical Administrative, 7 . . 1 Clerical Administrative, 10 2 1 Total 3 4 Overall Total 35 34 Schedule D INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION 21 February 1985 (1) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT PUBLISHINGSERVICE Executive First Assistant Secretary (Level 3) 1 Government Printer (Level 2) 1 Clerical/Administrative, Class 9 1 Steno-secretary, Grade 2 1 Steno-secretary, Grade 1 1 Total 5 Permanent Temporary Publishing Section Assistant Grade 4 2 . . Assistant, Grade 3 1 1 Assistant, Grade 2 1 . . Assistant, Grade 1 . . 6 Clerical Administrative 11 1 Clerical Administrative 10 3 Clerical Administrative 9 3 Clerical Administrative 8 5 Clerical Administrative 7 12 Clerical Administrative 6 31 Clerical Administrative 5 5 Clerical Administrative 4 13 Clerical Administrative 2/3 4 Clerical Administrative 1 2 Clerical Assistant 8 5 Clerical Assistant 7 4 Clerical Assistant 6 7 Clerical Assistant 5 3 Clerical Assistant 4 39 4 Clerical Assistant 3 15 4 Clerical Assistant 2 16 3 Clerical Assistant 1 12 Graphic Design Assistant, Grade 2 2 Graphic Design Assistant, Grade 1 2 Graphic Designer, Grade 5 1 Graphic Designer, Grade 4 1 Graphic Designer, Grade 3 4 Graphic Designer, Grade 2 6 2 Graphic Designer, Grade 1 3 Librarian, Class 2 1 Library Officer, Grade 2 2 Library Officer, Grade 1 1 Senior Storeman 1 Senior Stores Supervisor, Grade 1 1 Storeman 7 1 Stores Assistant 1 1 Total 217 22 Finance Section Accounting, Class 8 1 Accounting Machinist, Grade 2 3 Assistant Finance Officer, Class 7 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 6 3 Clerical Administrative, Class 5 2 Clerical Administrative, Class 4 9 Clerical Administrative, Class 2/3 12 Clerical Administrative, Class 1 8 Clerical Assistant, Grade 4 3 Clerical Assistant, Grade 3 . . 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 1 1 Costing Accountant, Class 7 1 Total 44 1 Personnel and Services Section Clerical Administrative, Class 9 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 8 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 7 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 6 2 Clerical Administrative, Class 5 2 Clerical Administrative, Class 4 2 Clerical Administrative, Class 2/3 6 Clerical Administrative, Class 1 4 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 5 2 Clerical Assistant, Grade 4 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 3 2 Clerical Assistant, Grade 2 5 Clerical Assistant, Grade 1 2 Typist, Grade 2 2 Typist, Grade 1 7 1 Typist Supervisor, Grade 1 2 Word Processing Typist, Grade 1 5 Total 47 2 Automatic Data Processing Section Computer Operator, Grade 2 3 Computer Systems Officer, Grade 3 2 Computer Systems Officer, Grade 2 1 Data Processing Officer, Grade 2 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 10 1 Total 8 Policy and Projects Section Clerical Administrative, Class 11 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 10 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 9 3 Clerical Administrative, Class 8 2 Clerical Administrative, Class 7 6 Clerical Administrative, Class 6 2 Clerical Administrative, Class 5 2 Clerical Administrative, Class 4 1 Total 18 Permanent Temporary Exempt Printing Section Adult Male 10 Apprentice- Bookbinder 8 Hand and Machine Compositor 12 Electrical Fitter and Mechanic 2 Graphic Reproducer 3 Printing Engineer 3 Printing Machinist 2 Assistant, Grade 5 1 . . Assistant, Grade 4 . . 1 Assistant, Grade 3 3 . . Assistant, Grade 2 2 1 Assistant, Grade 1 9 6 4 Assistant Engineer 2 . . Assistant Folding Machine Operator . . 3 Assistant (Printing), Grade 4 3 . . Assistant (Printing), Grade 3 19 . . Assistant (Printing), Grade 2 4 . . Assistant (Printing), Grade 1 15 2 Assistant Print Production Supervisor 1 . . Bindery Assistant . . 96 Bookbinder 19 17 Brief Size Operator 6 7 Camera Operator 2 4 Carpenter 1 Cleaner 5 Clerical Administrative, Class 11 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 9 2 Clerical Administrative, Class 8 3 Clerical Administrative, Class 6 4 Clerical Administrative, Class 5 3 Clerical Administrative, Class 4 5 Clerical Administrative, Class 2/3 4 Clerical Assistant, Grade 5 3 Clerical Assistant, Grade 4 7 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 3 4 . . Clerical Assistant, Grade 2 2 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 1 1 1 Compositor 15 10 Computer Operator, Grade 2 2 . . Copyholder . . 24 Director (Defence Printing Establishment) 1 . . Document Reproduction Supervisor 3 Dot Etcher and Retoucher 1 3 Driver 1 Electrician's Assistant . . 1 Electrical Fitter and Mechanic . . 4 Engineer-in-Charge 1 Folding Machine Operator . . 6 Forewoman (Bindery) 1 . . General Duties Hand 2 . . Graphic Reproducer . . 3 Guillotine Operator 5 . . Head Reader 1 . . Image Preparer 1 Investigations Officer 1 Junior Bindery Assistant 1 Knifegrinder 1 Lithographic Machinist 18 22 Lithographic Machinist's Assistant . . 26 Lithographic Platemaker 1 4 Machine Compositor 27 39 Machinist (Binding) 1 5 Motor Truck Driver . . 4 Officer-in-Charge, Grade 3 1 1 Officer-in-Charge, Grade 2 . . 1 Officer-in-Charge, Grade 1 . . 1 Overseer (Printing), Grade 3 4 . . Overseer (Printing), Grade 2 9 . . Overseer (Printing), Grade 1 3 . . Printing Engineer . . 6 Printing Engineer's Assistant . . 1 Print Production Supervisor 7 . . Reader 7 21 Reader-in-Charge 1 . . Scheduling Officer 6 1 Senior Assistant (Printing), Grade 3 6 . . Senior Assistant (Printing), Grade 2 2 . . Senior Assistant (Printing), Grade 1 2 . . Senior Bindery Assistant 1 1 Senior Computer Operator, Grade 2 . . 1 Senior Electrical Fitter and Mechanic 1 . . Senior Scheduling Officer 2 . . Senior Specifications Officer 2 . . Senior Storeman 5 . . Senior Stores Supervisor Grade 1 1 . . Specifications Officer 8 . . Sister (Industrial) 2 . . Small Offset Operator 6 23 Storeholder 2 . . Storeman 4 1 Stores Supervisor 2 . . Supervisor (Document Reproduction Unit) 1 . . Supervisor (Nightshift) 1 . . Technical Assistant Grade 1 . . 1 . . Technical Officer 2 . . Typist Grade 1 1 . . Total 300 13 395 (ii) AUSTRALIAN INFORMATION SERVICE As at 21 February 1985 Administration Assistant Secretary Level 1 1 Steno-secretary, Grade 1 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 9 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 7 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 5 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 4 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 2/3 1 Library Officer, Grade 1 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 5 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 4 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 3 3 Clerical Assistant, Grade 2 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 1 3 Typist Supervisor, Grade 1 1 WP-Typist, Grade 1 2 Typist, Grade 2 2 Typist, Grade 1 4 Motor Driver 1 1 Assistant Printing, Grade 1 1 Total 28 Production Director, Journalist, Grade A3 1 Senior Liaison Officer 1 Journalist, Grade A1 11 Chief Artist 1 Journalist, Grade A 6 Journalist, Grade B 1 Creative Artist, Grade 3 1 Creative Artist, Grade 2 2 Senior Liaison Officer, Journalist Grade A2 1 Journalist, Grade A1 3 Film Director, Grade 2 1 Film Director, Grade 1 2 Journalist, Grade A 3 Sound Recordist 1 Technical Assistant, Grade 2 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 4 3 Clerical Assistant, Grade 3 2 Clerical Assistant, Grade 2 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 1 2 Senior Technical Officer (Engineering), Grade 1 1 Technical Officer (Engineering), Grade 1 1 Chief Press Photographer 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 4 1 Colour Film Printer 2 Senior Press Photographer 1 Press Photographer, Grade 3 2 Press Photographer, Grade 2 2 Press Photographer, Grade 1 1 Darkroom Operator, Grade 3 1 Darkroom Operator, Grade 2 3 Darkroom Operator, Grade 1 3 Total 63 Press Office, NSW Senior Liaison Officer, Journalist, Grade A2 1 Journalist, Grade A1 2 Journalist, Grade A 2 Clerical Administrative, Class 4 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 3 1 Senior Press Photographer 1 Press Photographer, Grade 3 2 Press Photographer, Grade 2 1 Press Photographer, Grade 1 1 Typist, Grade 2 1 Darkroom Operator, Grade 1 1 Typist, Grade 1 1 Total 15 Press Office, Victoria Senior Liaison Officer, Journalist Grade A2 1 Journalist, Grade A1 2 Journalist, Grade A 2 Clerical Administrative, Class 2/3 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 3 2 Senior Press Photographer 1 Press Photographer, Grade 2 1 Press Photographer, Grade 1 1 Typist, Grade 2 1 Darkroom Operator, Grade 1 1 Typist, Grade 1 1 Total 14 Press Office, Queensland Journalist, Grade A1 1 Clerical Assistant, Grade 4 1 Press Photographer, Grade 3 1 Total 3 Press Office, Western Australia Journalist, Grade A1 1 Journalist, Grade A 1 Press Photographer, Grade 3 1 Typist, Grade 2 1 Total 4 Press Office South Australia Journalist, Grade A1 1 Press Photographer, Grade 3 1 Typist, Grade 2 1 Total 3 Press Office Tasmania Journalist, Grade A 1 Press Photographer, Grade 3 1 Total 2 Dissemination Assistant Director, Journalist, Grade A4 1 Typist, Grade 2 1 SE Asia- Senior Liaison Officer, Journalist, Grade A2 1 Typist, Grade 2 1 Journalist, A 1 Americas- Senior Liaison Officer, Journalist, Grade A2 1 Journalist, Grade A1 1 Journalist, Grade A 1 North Asia- Senior Liaison Officer, Journalist, Grade A2 1 Journalist, Grade A1 1 UK/Europe- Senior Liaison Officer, Journalist, Grade A2 1 Journalist, Grade A1 1 South Pacific/Africa- Senior Liaison Officer, Journalist, Grade A2 1 Journalist, Grade A 1 Overseas Media Liaison and Special Visits-Journalist, Grade A1 2 Evaluation and Research Clerical Administrative, Class 8 1 Clerical Administrative, Class 5 1 Paris-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Washington- Director, Journalist, Grade A3 1 Journalist, Grade A1 1 New York- Senior Liaison Officer, A2 1 Journalist, Grade A1 1 San Francisco-Journalist, Grade A1 1 London-Senior Liaison Officer, A2 1 Brussels-Journalist, Grade A1 1 The Hague-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Ottawa-Journalist, Grade A1 1 PNG-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Peking-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Bonn-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Vienna-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Tokyo- Director, Journalist, Grade A3 1 Journalist, Grade A1 1 Rome-Journalist, Grade A1 1 New Delhi-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Kuala Lumpur-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Singapore-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Bangkok-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Manila-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Wellington-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Mexico-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Suva-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Cairo-Journalist, Grade A1 1 Jakarta- Journalist, Grade A1 1 Journalist, Grade A 1 Total 46 Overall Total 178 Schedule E INFORMATION CO-ORDINATION BRANCH As at 21 February 1985 Acting Senior Assistant Secretary 1 Acting Assistant Secretary 1 Clerical Administrative 11 2 Clerical Administrative 9 2 Clerical Administrative 8 3 Clerical Administrative 7 6 Clerical Administrative 6 1 Clerical Administrative 5 2 Clerical Administrative 4 1 Clerical Administrative 2/3 1 Clerical Assistant 6 1 Clerical Assistant 4 2 Clerical Assistant 3 2 Steno-secretaries, Grade 1 3 Typist/Switchboard, Grade 2 1 Total 29 Schedule F EXPOSITIONS OPERATIONS BRANCH As at 21 February 1985 Canberra First Assistant Secretary, Level 3 1 Assistant Secretary, Level 1 1 Clerical Administrative 11 1 Clerical Administrative 9 1 Clerical Administrative 8 1 Clerical Administrative 7 1 Clerical Administrative 4 1 Clerical Assistant Grade 3 2 Steno Secretary Grade 2 1 Typist Grade 2 1 Total 11 Tsukuba, Japan Commissioner-General, Level 1 1 Clerical Administrative 11 1 Steno Secretary Grade 1 1 Clerical Administrative 9 1 Clerical Administrative 8 3 Clerical Administrative 7 1 Supervisor (Army Captain) 1 Chefs (Navy and Air Force) 2 Attendants-Clerical Assistant 3 30 Total 41 Locally Engaged Staff Accounts Clerk 1 Typist 3 Switch Receptionist 1 Drivers 5 Maintenance Person 1 Waitress/Kitchenhand 4 Cleaners 3 Total 18 Overall Total 70 Schedule G NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE As at Designation 21 February 1985 Clerical Administrative 10 1 Clerical Administrative 8 2 Clerical Administrative 6 2 Clerical Administrative 4 2 Clerical Administrative 2/3 1 Clerical Assistant 6 5 Clerical Assistant 4 5 Clerical Assistant 3 1 Clerical Assistant 2 15 Caretaker 1 Total 35 (Question No. 114) Mr Slipper asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 26 February 1985: (1) Is it a fact that it is the duty of all Australians to maintain allegiance to the Crown. (2) What is the policy of the Government in relation to the prominent display of pictures of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Australia, in the offices of Australian missions abroad. (3) Has any change of policy taken place since the Government came to office in 1983. (4) Is it a fact that pictures of Her Majesty the Queen have been replaced by pictures of the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister in the offices of Australian missions abroad; if so, (a) has he any evidence to indicate that this action may cause loyal Australian subjects of Her Majesty to doubt seriously the allegiance of the Government to the Crown and (b) what action is the Government prepared to take to restore the pictures of the Queen to their former positions in the offices of Australian missions abroad. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Yes. (2) Although there may be no formal requirement to display portraits of Her Majesty the Queen, it is the policy of the Government that this should be done as far as practicable, and most Australian missions have a portrait on display, either in the public area of the office or in the Head of Mission's own office or residence. (3) No. (4) No. However, portraits of the Governor-General, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister are also displayed in various locations in most missions overseas. (Question No. 180) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 20 March 1985: (1) What has been the cost to the Trade Practices Commission of litigation conducted by the Commission in each year since 1980. (2) What are the details of litigation conducted by the Trade Practices Commission since 1980 in which the Commission has been ordered to pay the costs of other parties. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answers to the honourable member's questions are as follows: (1) The Trade Practices Commission's expenditure on legal costs for litigation conducted by it is as follows: $ 1980/81 485,162 1981/82 440,787 1982/83 392,487 1983/84 1,257,963 *1984/85 425,293 * To 30 April 1985 (2) Since 1980 the Commission has been involved in 14 cases (instituted by it or against it) where it was ordered to pay the legal costs of other parties. Details of these cases are as follows: (a) Restrictive Trade Practices Proceedings TPC v CSBP &Farmers Ltd (1980) ATPR 40-151 Alleged section 45 (collusive agreements) and 46 (monopolisation) conduct in relation to the supply of fertilizer in Western Australia. Application dismissed-costs $14,000. TPC v Bursill Sportsgear Pty Ltd (not reported) Section 48, alleged resale price maintenance concerning ski gear. TPC withdrew-costs $21,057. TPC v Email Limited &Warburton Franki Pty Limited (1980) ATPR 40-172 Alleged section 45, price fixing arrangement for kilowatt hour meters. Proceedings dismissed-costs $72,600. TPC v Ainsworth and Ors (1983) ATPR 40-347 The Full Federal Court on appeal discharged an interim injunction restraining proposed acquisition of Nutt and Muddle Pty Ltd by the Ainsworth Group alleged by TPC to be in breach of section 50 (mergers). Costs $15,774. Subsequently a fresh interim injunction restraining the proposed acquisition was made permanent. TPC v Golden Fleece (Aust.) Pty Limited/Caltex Australia Pty Limited (1985) ATPR 40-528 Section 48 alleged resale price maintenance on petrol. Proceedings dismissed-costs not yet settled. TPC v Bowral Brickworks Pty Limited, Midland and Bristile Brick (1984) ATPR 40-480 Interim injunction to restrain Bowral Brickworks Pty Limited and its joint owners, Bristile Brick Limited and Midland Brick Company Pty Limited, from directly or indirectly purchasing any further shares in Calsil Limited, alleging breach of the merger provisions (section 50). Injunction dissolved on appeal-costs not yet settled. TPC v TNT Management Pty Limited &Ors (1985) ATPR 40-530 Alleged section 45 agreement between major freight companies not to deal through agents or brokers. Proceedings dismissed-costs not yet settled. (b) Consumer Protection Proceedings Ransley v Medical Benefits Fund of Australia (1980) ATPR 40-160 Section 53 (c), alleged representations that a certain amount of refund on private hospital costs was available. Proceedings dismissed-costs $15,000. Gilmour v Midways Springwood Pty Limited (1981) ATPR 40-201 Section 53 (a), alleged false representation of a car's quality and the kilometres it had travelled. Proceedings dismissed-costs not yet settled. Dawson v Motor Tyre Service Pty Ltd (1981) ATPR 40-223 Section 53 (f) alleged misleading statements concerning the need for car repair services. Proceedings dismissed-costs not yet settled. Sackville v Mansard Developments Pty Limited (1981) ATPR 40-223 Section 53A, misleading advertising in relation to the development of building blocks. At first instance the defendant was found to have breached the section and was fined $900 plus costs. The Full Federal Court, on appeal, set aside the orders of the trial judge-costs $6,458. Doherty v Traveland Pty Ltd; Associated Travel Pty Ltd (1982) ATPR 40-293 Section 53 (c) and 55A, misleading information in brochures promoting an overseas package tour. The Court granted the Commission leave to amend the informations and summonses. Defendants appealed. Full Federal Court upheld the appeal by Traveland-costs $5,272 in relation to the interlocutory issue. Associated Travel (an associated company of Traveland) was fined a total of $2,200 on the substantive breach and ordered to pay three-quarters of the Commission's costs. Barton v Westpac Banking Corporation (1983) ATPR 40-388 Section 58 (b), reduction in advertised duration of an overseas package tour and knowingly accepting fares without informing travellers of the reduction until shortly before departure. Application for case stated by the Commission was unsuccessful. Proceedings dismissed-costs $38,000. (c) Declaration Proceedings Instituted Against the Commission Mildura Fruit Juices Pty Ltd v TPC (1984) ATPR 40-467 Application under the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 for review of the Commission's decision to issue section 155 notice (a statutory demand for information) on the company. The Court held that Mildura was not obliged to comply with the notice. The Full Court dismissed an appeal by the Commission-costs $18,000. (1) and (2) In the same period covered by the honourable member's question, the Commission was involved in 77 cases (instituted by it or against it) where costs were ordered in its favour, or no order made as to costs. In many of these cases fines, penalties or injunctions were ordered or collected. (Question No. 181) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 20 March 1985: (1) What order for costs was made in the recent litigation in the Federal Court of Australia between the Trade Practices Commission and a number of transport companies including TNT, Brambles and Youngs Transport Ltd. (2) What sum is the Trade Practices Commission (a) to pay and (b) estimated to pay, to the defendants in that litigation. (3) What sum (a) has been incurred and (b) is estimated to have been incurred, by the Trade Practices Commission in respect of its own costs in the litigation. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answers to the honourable member's questions are as follows: (1) On 1 March 1985, Mr Justice Franki ordered that the Commission pay 85 per cent of the defendant's costs, other than those of Youngs Transport Ltd. The Court found that all the defendants (with the exception of Youngs which is in liquidation and thus was not represented at the hearing) were involved at least in most of the various unsuccessful objections which occupied a considerable amount of the Court's time in relation to one lengthy issue. Accordingly the Court considered the Commission's claim for abatement of costs was justified in part. The Commission was ordered to pay the full costs of Youngs Transport Ltd. However, since that company took no active part in the hearing, those costs will be proportionately quite small. (2) (a) and (b). It is not possible to answer the question at this time. No bills have as yet been received by the TPC from the defendants. (3) (a) and (b). I am informed by the Trade Practices Commission that expenditure incurred in respect of this litigation is $987,144. This relates to legal expenses and witnesses fees. No further expenses are expected to be incurred other than those in relation to the taxing of bills. The Commission's solicitor is the Australian Government Solicitor. (Question No. 182) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 29 March 1985: What was the cost of the Deputy Chairman of the Human Rights Commission attending the United Nations International Seminar on the Experience of Different Countries in the Implementing of International Standards on Human Rights in June 1982. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: $5,412. (Question No. 183) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 20 March 1985: (1) How many matters has he referred to the Inter-Governmental Committee established under the National Crime Authority Act pursuant to sub-secion 13 (1) of the Act and when were they referred. (2) How many notices have been given by a Minister of the Crown of a State pursuant to sub-section 14 (1) of the Act and when was each notice given. Mr Young —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The Inter-Governmental Committee has been consulted on four Commonwealth references; two on 19 October 1984, and two on 12 December 1984. (2) As at 23 May 1985, none. (Question No. 195) Mr Jacobi asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 20 March 1985: Will he bring up to date the information given in answer to question No. 1158 (Hansard, 2 May 1984, page 1701). Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Australian Embassy officials have not been able to attend trials of dissidents during the period. With regard to point (f) of this part of the question: according to information available to the Embassy, no foreign representatives were allowed to attend any trials of dissidents during the period. In November 1984 the Embassy attempted unsuccessfully to attend the trial of Herman Lialkovski. While Mr Lialkovski is not a dissident in the commonly accepted sense of the term, he is an Australian citizen whose wish to rejoin his family in Australia is being denied by the Soviet authorities, who treat him as a Soviet citizen. The relevant details are: (a) Herman Lialkovski. (b) Lvov. (c) 28 November 1984. (d) (i) Under S.196 of the Ukrainian SSR Criminal Code-failing to acknowledge his Soviet citizenship and failing to accept an internal Soviet passport; (ii) Sentenced to one year of community labour. (e) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs challenged Australian 'interest in the trial of a Soviet citizen' and advised that the 'court is open to Soviet citizens only'. (f) None. (2) No representations on behalf of Orlov and Shcharansky have been made since Mr Jacobi's question of 5 March 1984. (3) and (4) In the twelve months to 31 December 1984, twelve persons, all in the family reunion category, were permitted to migrate to Australia. (5) There is nothing to add to previous replies to this part of the question. (Question No. 196) Mr Jacobi asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 20 March 1985: (1) Further to his answer to question No. 1357 (Hansard, 10 May 1984, pages 2291-92) can he say whether a reply has been received from Mr Yuri Shukhevych in relation to his possible immigration to Australia. (2) What further action has the Australian Embassy in Moscow taken on this case. (3) What action has the Embassy taken in relation to Oksana Meshko. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) No communication has been received from Mr Yuri Shukhevych regarding his possible migration to Australia. (2) and (3) The Australian Embassy in Moscow regularly makes representations to the Soviet authorities on behalf of Soviet citizens who have been sponsored for migration by relatives in Australia, but who are unable to obtain permission to leave the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. When the Embassy made inquiries about Mr Shukhevych in May 1984, it was informed that cases for emigration would only be considered where applications had been made by the individuals concerned to the competent local authorities. It would seem, therefore, that there is nothing more that the Embassy can do on behalf of Mr Shukhevych or Mrs Meshko until they actually apply to migrate to Australia. (Question No. 221) Mr Ruddock asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Environment, upon notice, on 20 March 1985: (1) How many employees of the Minister's Department receive a language availability performance allowance. (2) Is any record kept of the languages spoken by the staff and the ability of such staff receiving this allowance to meet the needs of the clients of the Minister's Department. (3) What operational procedures are in place to ensure that all such skills for which allowances are paid are effectively used in pursuit of the Minister's Department's objectives. Mr Cohen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) to (3) No employees of the Department receive a language availability performance allowance. (Question No. 226) Mr Blunt asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 20 March 1985: (1) Did the Australian Federal Police prevent British businessman, Ronald Charles Fry, from flying out of Australia from Brisbane Airport on 25 January 1985, while Queensland fraud squad detectives were investigating his connection with a million dollar deal involving north Queensland farmers; if not, why not. (2) If Australian Federal Police were aware that Mr Fry was under investigation, why was there no exchange of information with the Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs. Mr Young —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) No. I am advised that while the Australian Federal Police were aware that Queensland Police fraud squad detectives were investigating Mr Fry's connection with an alleged fraud committed on Queensland farmers, they had no basis or power to prevent Mr Fry leaving the country, nor were they requested to do so. The mere fact that a person is under investigation is not sufficient grounds to physically prevent that person from leaving the country. (2) I am further advised that there was no reason for the Australian Federal Police to exchange information with the Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs in this particular case. The Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs did not advise the Australian Federal Police of any contemplated action. (Question No. 245-248) Mr Jacobi asked the Minister representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, the Minister for Primary Industry, the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism and the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Environment, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) Is it a fact that the South Australian Government has established, at the highest level, a Murray Valley inter-departmental committee. (2) In view of the major deficiencies in multiple use planning in the Murray Basin as identified in the final report of the Salinity Committee of the Victorian Parliament, and in view of the apparent success of the South Australian initiative in addressing these problems, will he (a) promote the establishment of inter-departmental arrangements, similar to those in South Australia, in other states covering the Murray-Darling Basin and (b) seek the establishment of similar arrangements at a Commonwealth level to reflect a multiple planning approach to the River Basin among Commonwealth departments. (3) Does he consider that these actions would be an appropriate first step towards developing (a) an inter-disciplinary planning process for the multiple use of the river and (b) in the long term a much broader input to the River Murray Commission. (4) Does he see these actions as a means of avoiding the many constitutional problems and interminable delays associated with trying to establish a proper national Murray-Darling planning body or an expanded River Murray Commission. Mr Barry Jones —The honourable member has asked identical questions of the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Environment and the Minister for Resources and Energy as indicated by the above question numbers. With the concurrence of the other Ministers, the Minister for Resources and Energy has provided the following answer to the honourable member's questions: (1) Yes. (2) (a) Arrangements made by State governments for consultation between departments on Murray-Darling Basin matters are the responsibility of each State. I am informed, however, that the other States covering the Murray-Darling Basin have in place a range of consultative arrangements between departments with responsibilities for various aspects of river basin planning and management. (b) With regard to the Commonwealth the Department of Territories has responsibility for managing that part of the Murray-Darling Basin within the Australian Capital Territory and, in doing so, it takes full account of all water resource, agricultural, soil conservation, environmental protection and other relevant aspects of river basin management. Where necessary, it also consults with other Commonwealth departments. (3) Yes. (4) Yes. (Question No. 256) Mr Connolly asked the Minister representing the Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: 1. What arrangements does the Minister's Department make for the production of films and videos for both internal and external use. 2. Is any production carried out within the Minister's Department. 3. How many films/videos were produced for or by the Minister's Department during 1983-84 and what was (a) the title and (b) the cost of each production. 4. What films/video production equipment is held by the Minister's Department and what is its primary use. 5. How many officers are employed in this area within the Minister's Department and what are their salaries. Mr Barry Jones —The Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce has provided an answer to the above question in Hansard, 23 April 1985 at page 1716. Provided below are the following additions to parts 3 and 5 of the answer: 3. Film Australia Production-Systems for Success-cost $18,684. 5. Clerk Class 8-$3,102 (10 per cent of time spent on film production). In substitution for the answer which appeared in Hansard (page 1716) of 23 April 1985. (Question No. 284) Mr Connolly asked the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) Is the Australian Bicentennial Authority required to clear all overseas visits with the Overseas Visits Committee; if not, why not. (2) How many overseas visits have been made by members of the Authority since its inception. (3) Who were the officers that travelled and what was the purpose and duration of each visit. Mr Hawke —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) No. I am advised that the Overseas Visits Committee (OVC) informed the Australian Bicentennial Authority in November 1982 that because it was established as a business undertaking it should be excluded from the operation of OVC quotas in the same way as similar bodies such as Telecom, Australia Post and Qantas. (The OVC was disbanded in October 1984). All Authority visits overseas are authorised by either the Board, the Chairman or the Chief Executive of the Authority. (2) Officers of the Authority and its consultants have made 49 official overseas visits since its inception on 21 January 1980. (3) The following list shows the officers who travelled, and destination, purpose and duration of each visit. Chairman of the Board-Mr J. B. Reid, AO United States- Brief Australian Embassy officials on the Australian Bicentenary and hold discussions with senior organisers of the United States Bicentenary (1976), 10.2.80-18.2.80. Thailand- Brief Australian Embassy officials and hold discussions with Thai Government officials and organisers of the Rattanakosin Bicentennial on planing for that celebration, *8.4.82-16.4.82. Japan- Invited to address the Sister City International Conference in Tokyo to foster sister city relationships between Australia and Japan as a lead-up to Japanese involvement in the Bicentenary, *21.4.82-24.4.82. United States- Brief Australian Embassy and all Consulate-General officials. Conduct 20 Bicentennial presentations to senior American business executives in conjunction with the American Australian Bicentennial Foundation regarding sponsorship support for the Bicentenary both in America and in Australia, 8.3.84-25.3.84. United Kingdom- Brief Australian High Commission, British Government and Buckingham Palace officials. Encourage United Kingdom involvement. Induct the Chairman of the Britain-Australia Bicentennial Committee, 28.5.84-3.6.84. Canada, United States- Discussions with organisers of Quebec '84 Corporation. Conduct a formal presentation to owners, captains, and senior Government officials from nations that own and operate Tall Ships, 24.6.84-2.7.84. Brief senior American and Canadian Government officials and the Board of the American Australian Bicentennial Foundation, 24.6.84-2.7.84. United Kingdom- Address inaugural meeting of Britain-Australia Bicentennial Committee. Meetings with Buckingham Palace officials, 14.9.84-23.9.84. Japan- Invited to address Australia-Japan Business Co-operation Committee on the place of Japanese business in Bicentennial celebrations, 22.10.84-26.10.84. United Kingdom- Address meeting of the Britain-Australia Bicentennial Committee. Host reception for British Press. Discussions with Buckingham Palace officials, 14.11.84-22.11.84. United States- Brief United States Government officials and Board of American Australian Bicentennial Foundation, 3.2.85-10.2.85. * These visits were part funded by the Authority in respect of ABA Functions only. Chief Executive-Dr D. P. Armstrong Canada, United States- Discussions with officials of Canadian Centennial Commission and American Bicentennial organisation regarding organisation and planning for Canadian Centennial celebrations and American Bicentennial celebrations, 18.9.80-8.10.80. New Zealand- At the invitation of the ACLGA address meeting of Australian Council of Local Government Associations, 10.11.81-11.11.81. Canada, United States, United Kingdom- At the invitation of the STA attend meetings of Sail Training Association in United States and United Kingdom to encourage visits by Tall Ships to Australia in 1988. Brief United States, United Kingdom and Canadian officials and Australian Embassy and High Commission staff on plans for the Bicentenary, particularly the importance of overseas participation, 8.10.82-29.10.82. Canada, United States, Mexico, South America- Brief Australian High Commission in Canada. Meet with officials of Ontario Bicentennial Advisory Commission. Brief Embassy officials in Washington and senior officials of the United States State Department. Follow-up Australia's invitation to Latin American countries to participate in the Bicentenary, specifically to secure commitments from Governments to participate in Tall Ships Australia 1988, 21.3.84-19.4.84. New Zealand- At the invitation of Commissioners of Police address 1984 Conference of Commissioners of Police for Australasia and South-West Pacific Region on crowd control and security measures relating to Australia's Bicentenary. Brief Australian High Commission, Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council, New Zealand Departments of Foreign Affairs and Internal Affairs on Australia's Bicentenary and New Zealand participation therein, 29.4.84-2.5.84. United Kingdom, France, Holland- Attend inaugural meeting of Britain-Australia Bicentennial Committee. Brief Members of the Royal Commonwealth Society, British Council, British Film Institute, BBC &Media representatives on the Bicentenary. Brief Australian Ambassador in Paris and various French organisations. Encourage French participation. Brief the Netherlands' Working Party and the Australian Ambassador to the Hague on Australia's Bicentenary. Encourage Dutch participation, 29.9.84-24.9.84. Japan- At the request of the Department of Foreign Affairs address Australia Japan Mixed Commission of Cultural Affairs. Attend a meeting of the Australia-Japan Business Co-operation Committee. Brief Australian High Commission and senior Japanese officials on Japanese participation in the Bicentenary, 22.10.84-27.10.84. New Zealand- Brief New Zealand Government officials and Australian High Commission on participation by NZ in the Bicentenary and Expo 88 (following a change of Government in NZ). Invite participation by NZ Tall Ships in the Tall Ships event, 24.2.85-27.2.85. General Manager (National Program)-Mr R. B. Maher Papua New Guinea- Evaluate Festival of Pacific Arts as a possible activity to be held in Australia as a part of the Bicentennial celebrations, 29.6.80-6.7.80. Canada, United States- Brief the Australian High Commission-Canada, and the Australian Embassy-Washington, and Consulates-General. Discuss Canadian participation in the Bicentenary with Canadian officials in Ottawa. Discuss planning with officials of Expo '86 Vancouver. Discussions with Quebec 84 Corporation officials regarding planning for the Tall Ships event planned in June 1984. Discussions with American Sail Training Association regarding ASTA involvement in Australia's Tall Ships event. Discussion with senior US officials on the US participation in Australia's Tall Ships event. Attend the inaugural meeting of the American Australian Bicentennial Foundation, 28.9.83-15.10.83. United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Scandinavia- Brief the Australian High Commission in London and Embassies in Europe. Preliminary discussions with Government officials on possible areas of involvement that Australia would be seeking from them for Bicentennial celebrations. Address Sail Training Association meeting in London. Secure support and contribution to the Bicentenary, 29.10.83-25.11.83. United States, Canada, Mexico, South America- Address Board Meeting of American Australian Bicentennial Foundation. Discussions with US State Department and other senior officials regarding the US involvement in Australia's Bicentenary. Discussions with various organisations in the United States such as the National Acadamy of Humanities, the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian Institute on participation in the Bicentenary. Brief Embassies in South America. Seek in particular, participation of those nations' sail training vessels (Tall Ships) in Australia's Bicentenary, 21.3.84-19.4.84. Canada, United States- Discussions with Australian Embassy and Consulates-General in the United States. Discussions with Director, Los Angeles Olympic Arts Festival regarding organisation and implementation of a major special arts event. Discussions with American Australian Bicentennial Foundation and senior US Government officials. Discussions with officials involved in the planning of the United States Bicentenary in 1976. Observe and study aspects of the planning of the Tall Ships program in Quebec. Conduct a formal presentation to owners, captains and senior Government officials from nations that own and operate those vessels, 20.6.84-5.7.84. Canada, United States- Discussions with Australian High Commission in Canada and Canadian officials regarding possible Canadian participation in Australia's Bicentenary. Negotiate with groups in the United States on their participation in the Bicentenary. Major presentation to American Sail Training Association regarding North American participation in the Tall Ships event in Australia, 7.10.84-21.10.84. United Kingdom, Russia, Poland- Discussions with Australian High Commission. Address Britain-Australia Bicentennial Committee. Discuss with British organisations (such as the British Council) their support and involvement in Australia's Bicentenary. Address Annual General Meeting of Sail Training Association to secure Australia as the venue for the 1988 Sail Training activity. Meet with Ministers and officials in Russia regarding their participation and to secure particular activities for Australia in 1988. Meet with Polish officials regarding particular participation by that nation in Australia's Bicentenary. Brief our Embassies in Moscow and Poland regarding the Bicentennial program, 2.11.84-20.11.84. United States- Discussions with Ambassador. Meet with American Australian Bicentennial Foundation. Discussions with Managements of Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts, Columbia Artists, New York City Ballet and Air and Space Museum. Meet with senior United States officials in State Departments, 9.4.85-19.4.85. General Manager (Program Marketing)-Mr R. O. Bloore United States, United Kingdom- Attend the Knoxville World Exposition. Observe planning and international promotion of World Exposition. Attend meetings with potential United States and United Kingdom licensees regarding the commercial licensing programs for the Bicentenary. Attend the Sail Training Association meeting in the United Kingdom in relation to marketing aspects of the visit of Tall Ships to Australia in 1988, 20.10.82-1.11.82. Canada, United States- Brief the High Commission, Consulates-General and the Embassy in North America. Meet officials of Expo '86 Vancouver. Discussions with the Quebec '84 Corporation regarding marketing aspects of their Tall Ships event planned for June 1984. Conduct licensing negotiations with United Kingdom companies, 28.9.83-15.10.83. United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Scandinavia- Brief Australian High Commission and Embassies in Europe. Meet government officials and the Sail Training Association to secure international involvement in the Bicentenary. Discussions with Australian trade officials regarding possible foreign sponsorship opportunities for the Bicentenary, 29.10.83-25.11.83. United States- Conduct 20 Bicentennial presentations to senior American business executives in conjunction with the American Australian Bicentennial foundation regarding sponsorship support for the Bicentenary both in America and Australia, 10.3.84-1.4.84. Canada, United States- Study the Return of the Tall Ships event in Quebec. Study all aspects of marketing and promotion in preparation for the Australian Tall Ships event in 1988. Conduct presentation to owners, captains and senior government officials regarding participation in the Australian event. Meet with the American Australian Bicentennial Foundation regarding ongoing corporate marketing program, 20.6.84-5.7.84. United States- Discussions with Los Angeles Olympic organisation on marketing matters for the Australian Bicentenary. Study the Australian Bicentennial exhibition at the New Orleans Expo. Discussions with Expo organisers regarding marketing. Major presentation to American Sail Training Association regarding North American participation in the Tall Ships event for Australia, 7.10.84-21.10.84. United Kingdom- Presentation to Sail Training Association in the United Kingdom regarding participation in Tall Ships event for Australia. Meet the Britain-Australia Bicentennial Committee. Outline marketing matters in relation to sponsorship, promotion and licensing. Conduct licensing negotiations with United Kingdom companies, 2.11.84-10.11.84. STAFF MEMBERS: Executive Director (Australian Capital Territory) Mr W. Worth, OBE United Kingdom, France- Attend Bureau of International Expositions meetings in Paris and related meetings in London. Promote Australia as venue for 1988, 27.11.83-17.12.83. Executive Director (South Australia) Mr L. Klaffer United States- Meet with officials of the Oshkosh Air Show with a view to involvement in Bicentenary in 1988, 2.8.81-18.8.81. Senior Project Officer (Australian Exhibition) Mrs M. Stapleton United States- Visit various major exhibits and study techniques relevant to the major travelling exhibition proposed for Australia's Bicentenary, 18.9.84-30.10.84. Project Officer (Tall Ships) Mr A. Pearson, OBE Canada- Study organisation of 1534-1984 Jacques Cartier Celebration to facilitate visits by Tall Ships to Australia in 1988, 1.6.84-3.7.84. Director, Arts and Entertainment-Mr P. Sarah Europe, United States- Brief staff at Australia House, London. Meetings with Arts Council of Great Britain, Britain-Australia Bicentennial Foundation, Royal Academy of Arts, English National Opera. Discussions with Ambassador (Washington). Meeting with American Australian Bicentennial Foundation. Discussions with Management of Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts, Air and Space Museum, National Endowment for the Arts, New York City Ballet, 30.3.85-17.4.85. CONSULTANTS Mr W. Worth, OBE United Kingdom, Netherlands, France- Attend Bureau of International Expositions meetings in Paris. Discussions with Sail Training Associations, 2.8.80-22.8.80. United States, Canada, United Kingdom- Brief High Commission and Embassy officials. Attend Sail Training Association meeting to promote Australia as a venue for 1988. Brief British Government officials on planning for the Bicentenary, 8.10.82-6.11.82. Sir David Stevenson, KBE, AC United Kingdom, Netherlands, United States- Attend Sail Training Association meetings and encourage overseas participation in Australia's Bicentennial Tall Ships event, 2.8.80-30.8.80. United Kingdom, South America- Attend Sail Training Association meetings in relation to participation of Tall Ships in Australia's Bicentenary. Liaise with owners of ships and Government officials, 7.11.80-15.11.80. United Kingdom, Canada- Attend Sail Training Association meetings and encourage overseas participation in Australia's Bicentenary, 14.10.82-22.10.82. Mr P. McCaughey (Director, National Gallery, Victoria) United Kingdom, Italy- Examine Exhibition items to tour Australia in 1988. (Costs shared with National Gallery of Victoria), 6.1.85-2.2.85. Mr Robbins Elliott (Robbins Elliott Associates Limited) Visited Australia from Canada- Provide advice on US/Canadian experience in drawing up celebratory programs, 21.5.82-24.6.82. Mr J. Hamilton (Race Director, Sail Training Association) Visited Australia from United Kingdom- Provide advice on running Tall Ships event in 1988, 27.9.84-21.10.84. Mr R. J. Fitzpatrick (President, California Institute of the Arts) Visited Australia from United States- Provide advice on developing a National Arts Program, 13.12.84-21.12.84. (Question No. 288) Mr Connolly asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) How many people have been convicted, and imprisoned or fined in the Australian Capital Territory over the last five years for starting bush or grass fires. (2) Of those convicted what penalty was imposed in each case. Mr Young —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Statistics for offences connected with the lighting of bush or grass fires in the Australian Capital Territory have only been held by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for the last three years. The AFP have therefore provided the following information for that period only. (Children's court cases not included). (1) One. (2) Seven charges were laid, two of which were dismissed, the remainder incurring the following penalties: 1. Two years' hard labour, non parole period of 12 months. 2. Two years' hard labour, cumulative with No. 1. 3. Three months' hard labour. 4. Three months' hard labour cumulative with No. 3. 5. Three months' hard labour cumulative with No. 3. (Question No. 298) Mr Ronald Edwards asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) How many compensation claims for repetitive strain injury were received by the Minister's Department and statutory authorities under his control in (a) 1983-84 and (b) 1984-85 to 20 March 1985. (2) What is the analysis of these claims giving details of sex, type of duties performed and the number of claims accepted, rejected and finalised. (3) How many employees are considered to have been successfully rehabilitated, and what steps were taken to achieve rehabilitation. (4) What steps are being taken to prevent this type of injury. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) 33. (b) 134. (2) 1983-84 Claims: 1 Male. 32 Females. Duties: Keyboard: 12 Females. Keyboard: (partial) 11 Females. Stenographer: 2 Females. Clerical: 1 Male, 7 Females. Claims accepted: 1 Male, 32 Females. Claims rejected: Nil. Claims finalised: 3 Males, 3 Females. 1984-85 to 20 March 1985 Claims: 20 Males. 114 Females. Duties: Keyboard: 45 Females. Keyboard: (partial) 3 Males, 42 Females. Clerical: 17 Males, 27 Females. Claims accepted: 4 Males. 33 Females. Claims rejected: Nil. Claims finalised: 3 Males. 5 Females. (Note: the remaining 97 claims are still under consideration) (3) 1983-84 13 Females. 1984-85 to 20 March 1985 6 Males. 34 Females. The Department is guided by the recommendations of treating doctors or health professionals. Generally these include: gradual return to duty; re-arrangement of duties; redeployment to other duties and re-arrangement of the work station, including provision of ergonomic furniture and work equipment. Health professionals are providing work place assessments prior to officers returning to duty, where required. (4) The Department's preventative strategy stems from the activities of its joint union/management Working Party on Repetition Strain Injury and have resulted in the: Issue to all staff in May 1984 of a Departmental policy guideline; issue in October 1984 of a document outlining procedures for handling repetition strain injury cases; initiation of a staff training program: A staff information pamphlet has been produced and distributed to all staff. It is included in an induction package given to all new starters. The National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Workshop on Repetition Strain Injury is being piloted in Central Office Melbourne and Canberra. Participants include keyboard operators, clerical staff and supervisors. Participation with the Public Service Board in the preparation of a video on repetition strain injury; engagement of part time Consultant Physiotherapists in Central Office, Canberra and Melbourne. Their task is to provide advice to management on programs necessary for prevention of repetition strain injury; and consideration of a strategy for the acquisition of ergonomic furniture. The Department's future approach to the management of repetition strain injury, including its preventative strategy, will be reviewed in light of various investigations currently being progressed. The findings of the Public Service Board Task Force on Repetition Strain Injury in the Australian Public Service will be of particular interest in this regard. Additionally, reports emanating from the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission's Repetition Strain Injury Ad Hoc Committee will be considered in the context of public sector employment. (Question No. 300) Mr Ronald Edwards asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) How many compensation claims for repetitive strain injury were received by the Minister's Department and statutory authorities under his control in (a) 1983-84 and (b) 1984-85 to 20 March 1985; (2) What is the analysis of these claims giving details of sex, type of duties performed and the number of claims accepted, rejected and finalised; (3) How many employees are considered to have been successfully rehabilitated, and what steps were taken to achieve rehabilitation; and (4) What steps are being taken to prevent this type of injury. Mr Young —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1)-(2) See table below. Attached. (3) Twenty four (24) employees are considered to have been successfully rehabilitated during the period under review. The break-down by organisation shows the number of successful rehabilitations in the Department (7), Office of the Australian Federal Police (15) and Australian Electoral Commission (2). Steps taken to achieve this rehabilitation were: medical treatment informal redeployment on other duties specifically selected non-repetitive duties on medical advice, gradual re-introduction to work which appeared to cause the Repetitive Strain Injury (e.g. keyboard duties) job re-design contact establishment with CRS (Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service) (4) Steps taken or being taken, to prevent Repetitive Strain Injury within the Minister's Department and the Statutory authorities under his control are: the development of Occupational Health and Safety policies which encompass Repetitive Strain Injury monitoring of information and new items on Repetitive Strain Injury raising staff awareness of Repetitive Strain Injury symptoms and stages educative programs on the causes and effects of Repetitive Strain Injury awareness programs on the correct keying and posture techniques for keyboard operators avoidance, where practicable, of sustained typing encouragement of staff to take regular breaks-10 minutes every hour job re-design to include non-keyboard duties and greater variation in daily work routines. In particular branches of the Australian Electoral Commission in Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria are encouraging keyboard staff to participate in clerical duties with a view to varying muscle usage acquisition of ergonomic furniture and consideration of related ergonomic factors-layout, lighting, work flow, and station design-to the extent permitted by funding constraints steps being taken to avoid pressuring keyboard staff into working too fast or too long developing a system of selected duties available for injured employees-including job rotation No. of claims Claims Male Female Total Duties Accepted Rejected Finalised 1983-84 Department . . 3 3 2 x Stenographic 1 x Typing 3 . . 3 Australian Federal Police . . 9 9 3 x Typing 2 x Computer Keyboard 2 x VDU Operator 2 x Clerical 9 . . 9 Australian Electoral Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Crime Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984-85 Department 1 23 24 7 x Clerical 12 x Stenographic 1 x Typing 1 x Computer Operating 10 . . 13 Australian Federal Police 2 7 9 5 x Typing 2 x Computer Keyboard 3 x VDU Operator 6 . . 3 Australian Electoral Commission 1 9 10 3 x Word Processing 1 x Stenographic 2 x Data Processing 4 x Clerical 8 . . 4 National Crime Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Question No. 312) Mr Ronald Edwards asked the Minister for Aviation, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) How many compensation claims for repetitive strain injury were received by the Minister's Department and statutory authorities under his control in (a) 1983-84 and (b) 1984-85 to 20 March 1985. (2) What is the analysis of these claims giving details of sex, type of duties performed and the number of claims accepted, rejected and finalised. (3) How many employees are considered to have been successfully rehabilitated, and what steps were taken to achieve rehabilitation. (4) What steps are being taken to prevent this type of injury. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) 9. (b) 82. (2) A total of 91 claims for compensation have been received, 11 being from male employees and 80 from female employees. The type of duties performed by the employees who have submitted these claims include; keyboard (69), Clerical Administrative (7), Clerical Assistant (5), Carpenter (2), Line Supervisor (2), Airport Traffic Officer (1), Air Traffic Controller, Class 5 (1), Assistant Research Officer (1), Stores Supervisor (1), Senior Mechanic (1), and Lineman (1). Sixty-eight claims have been accepted, 23 are still under consideration while none have been rejected. Thirty-five claims have been finalised. (3) 27. Affected officers were informally redeployed to activities which did not aggravate the condition and gradually returned to normal duties when medical opinion indicated that it was safe to do so. In addition the services of an Occupational Therapist were obtained to help individual officers. Where appropriate also, officers were encouraged to make full use of the Department's Staff Assistance Scheme through the resident Staff Counsellors. (4) Ergonomic furniture is being provided for use by Departmental officers in keyboard positions; it has been already issued to most officers and the remainder will be provided in the near future. The Department will continue to use the services of an Occupational Therapist. A repetitive strain injury (RSI) awareness and management program has been introduced which is directed at keyboard staff, and just as importantly at Departmental Managers. This program involves provision for regular, specifically designed exercises and compulsory rest breaks. In addition a reporting and monitoring system is in place ensuring early advice of the manifestation of the symptoms of RSI. Finally the Department has put a submission to the Repetitive Strain Injury Task Force. In part this submission recommended a full scale study into all aspects (particularly Medical) of RSI, since insufficient information is presently available on which to base well considered programs of prevention. (Question No. 318) Mr Ronald Edwards asked the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) How many compensation claims for repetitive strain injury were received by the Minister's Department and statutory authorities under his control in (a) 1983-84 and (b) 1984-85 to 20 March 1985. (2) What is the analysis of these claims giving details of sex, type of duties performed and the number of claims accepted, rejected and finalised. (3) How many employees are considered to have been successfully rehabilitated, and what steps were taken to achieve rehabilitation. (4) What steps are being taken to prevent this type of injury. Mr Hawke —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) 22; (b) 86. (2) 105 female, 3 male. 86 keyboard, 18 clerical, 2 combination of clerical and keyboard, 2 tea attendants. 76 claims accepted, no claims rejected, 32 claims still under consideration. (3) 72 staff are considered to have been successfully rehabilitated in that they have returned to their former duties or have been placed on other full-time duties. Steps taken to achieve rehabilitation included: Granting of leave to enable staff members to rest where so prescribed by doctor. Placement on restricted or other specified duties in accordance with medical advice. Counselling on preventative measures. Replacement of furniture and equipment with ergonomically designed work stations. (4) Steps taken to prevent this type of injury include: Advice sought from occupational physiotherapist of Department of Health. Discussion sessions arranged to enable the physiotherapist to advise staff on the importance of correct posture, expercises, rest pauses, and on the identification of symptoms. Senior staff counselled on preventative measures for staff under their control. Ergonomically designed work stations provided. Duties of positions redesigned to avoid concentrations of repetitive tasks. (Question No. 321) Mr Ronald Edwards asked the Minister for Local Government and Administrative Services, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) How many compensation claims for repetitive strain injury were received by the Minister's Department and statutory authorities under his control in (a) 1983-84 and (b) 1984-85 to 20 March 1985. (2) What is the analysis of these claims giving details of sex, type of duties performed and the number of claims accepted, rejected and finalised. (3) How many employees are considered to have been successfully rehabilitated, and what steps were taken to achieve rehabilitation. (4) What steps are being taken to prevent this type of injury. Mr Uren —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) 38. (b) 50. (2) Of the 88 claims received, 81 were from females, 7 were from males; 56 performed keyboard duties, 22 performed clerical duties, with the remaining 10 performing various other duties; 50 of these claims have been accepted of which 18 have been finalised. None has been rejected, with 38 still to be determined. (3) 25 staff are considered to have been successfully rehabilitated. Rehabilitation has been achieved in a number of ways, but primarily through adherence to medical advice, provision of ergonomic office furniture, and education of RSI sufferers in proper working practices. (4) The Department has taken many steps to lessen the incidence of repetitive strain injuries. An Occupational Health and Safety Sub-section has been created within the Department's Staffing Branch. Keyboard staff have been instructed to take regular breaks from their work, and managers have been educated in preventive measures. (Question No. 323) Mr Hunt asked the Minister for Local Government and Administrative Services, upon notice, on 21 March 1985: (1) How many local government authority employees were employed in each year since 1974. (2) What was the annual change in the number of local government employees over this period. Mr Uren —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1)- Number of civilians employed by local Year government (000's) 1975 141.0 1976 121.3 1977 124.0 1978 126.9 1979 127.5 1980 129.8 1981 130.2 1982 133.4 1983 138.3 1984 154.2 (2)- Annual Year change (000's) 1975 24.3 1976 -19.7 1977 2.7 1978 2.9 1979 0.6 1980 2.3 1981 0.4 1982 3.2 1983 4.9 1984 15.9 Source: 1983 Digest of Local Government Statistics, Office of Local Government, April 1984 and unpublished updated figures. (Question No. 365) Mr Leo McLeay asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: (1) What (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels or councils come within the Minister's jurisdiction and what is the (i) name, (ii) date and period of appointment of each member. (2) What (a) remuneration and (b) travelling allowance, is payable for each position. Mr Young —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: 1 (a) Australian Electoral Commission Chair (part time)* Member Member (part time) (i) Hon. R. J. B. St John (acting) Dr C. A. Hughes (Commissioner) Dr R. J. Cameron, CB (ii) 11.4.1985 for 1 year 21.2.1984 for 7 years 21.2.1984 for 7 years 2 (a) Nil** $68,287 per annum Nil (b) Capital city $125 per day $125 per day $125 per day Other than capital city $95 per day $95 per day $95 per day * The office of Chair is to be occupied by a Judge. NB The Hon. R. J. B. St John was Chair of the Electoral Commission from 21 February 1984 until his retirement from the Judiciary on 31 March 1985. He was appointed acting Chair on 11 April 1985 as an interim measure. ** No Remuneration Tribunal Determination exists; pending the making of a Determination I have authorised payment of a sitting fee of $163 per day. 1 (a) Commonwealth Grants Commission Chair Member Member (i) Hon. Justice R. Else-Mitchell, CMG Mr W. R. Lane, CBE Professor R. L. Mathews, CBE (ii) 1.10.1984 to 31.12.1985 1.10.1982 for 5 years 15.12.1980 for 5 years 2 (a) $88,971 per annum $24,824 per annum $24,824 per annum (b) Capital city $125 per day $125 per day $125 per day Other than capital city $95 per day $95 per day $95 per day 1 (a) Remuneration Tribunal Chair Member Member (i) Mr Justice D. L. Mahoney Mr R. M. Porter Mr L. J. Mangan, AO (ii) 25.3.1982 for 5 years 24.1.1984 for 5 years 4.2.1983 for 5 years 2 (a) Nil* $13,570 per annum $13,570 per annum (b) Capital city $125 per day $125 per day $125 per day Other than capital city $95 per day $95 per day $95 per day * Mr Justice Mahoney is a Judge of the New South Wales Supreme Court. 1 (a) Academic Salaries Tribunal (i) Mr Justice J. T. Ludeke (ii) 11.4.1985 for 1 year 2 (a) Nil. Mr Justice Ludeke is a Deputy President of the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. (b) Capital city $125 per day Other than capital city $95 per day 1 (a) Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal NB The Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal is established pursuant to the National Health Act 1953 which is administered by the Minister for Health. The Department of the Special Minister of State provides staff and administrative support to the Tribunal. Chair Member Member (i) Mr Deputy President K. C. McKenzie CMG Mr J. Craig Ms E. Alexander (ii) 12.5.1984 for 2 years 13.11.1984 for 3 years 1.1.1985 for 3 years 2 (a) Nil* $211 per day $211 per day (b) Capital city $125 per day $125 per day $125 per day Other than capital city $95 per day $95 per day $95 per day * Mr Deputy President McKenzie is a Deputy President of the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. 1 (a) Australian Federal Police Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Deputy Commissioner (i) Mr R. A. Grey Mr R. Farmer Mr J. C. Johnson (ii) 16.2.1983 for 5 years 15.9.1983 permanent 27.9.1981 permanent 2 (a) $81,193 per annum $62,718 per annum $62,718 per annum (b) Capital city $125 per day $100 per day $100 per day Other than capital city $95 per day $70 per day $70 per day 1 (a) Australian Federal Police Promotion Appeals Board Chair Deputy Chair Deputy Chair (i) Mr C. L. Hermes, AM Mr C. C. Gesling, OAM Mr M. D. McPherson (ii) 31.3.1985 for 1 year 31.3.1985 for 1 year 31.3.1985 for 1 year 2 (a) $180 per day $180 per day $180 per day (b) Capital city $100 per day $100 per day $100 per day 1 (a) National Crime Authority Chair Member Member (i) Hon. Mr Justice D. G. Stewart Hon. E. M. Bingham, QC Mr J. L. Dwyer, QC (ii) 1.7.1984 for 4 years 16.7.1984 to 31.12.1987 23.7.1984 to 31.12.1985 2 (a) $95,966 per annum $80,327 per annum $80,327 per annum (b) Capital city $125 per day $125 per day $125 per day Other than capital city $95 per day $95 per day $95 per day 1 (b) None (Question No. 371) Mr Leo McLeay asked the Minister for Primary Industry, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: (1) What (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels or councils come within the Minister's jurisdiction and what is the (i) name, (ii) date and period of appointment of each member. (2) What (a) remuneration and (b) travelling allowance, is payable for each position. Mr Peter Morris —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) and (2) The following tables set out the information requested in respect of (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels and councils under my jurisdiction. (a) Statutory Authorities. AUSTRALIAN WHEAT BOARD Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per annum other) $ $ Sir Leslie Price, OBE (Chairperson) 26.10.83 3 years 81,193+3,800 Expense of Office Allowance 125/95 J. C. Frearson 25.10.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 M. W. Taylor 26.10.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 G. B. Frend 26.10.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 J. V. Delahunty 26.10.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 B. W. Bishop 26.10.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 M. S. Shanahan 26.10.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 A. B. Eichner 26.10.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 T. J. Flugge 24.1.84 2.75 years 11,261 125/95 B. Hewitt 26.10.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 C. E. Condon 26.10.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 R. D. McLeod 26.10.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 W. H. Thornton 25.10.84 1 year 11,261 125/95 N. C. Marran 25.10.84 1 year 11,261 125/95 E. N. Fitzpatrick 25.10.84 1 year Nil* 125/95 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. AUSTRALIAN WOOL CORPORATION Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per annum other) $ $ D. J. Asimus, AO (Chairperson) 30.7.83 5 years 81,193+3,800 Expense of Office Allowance 125/95 J. S. Silcock, MBE (Deputy) 1.1.84 3 years 16,860 125/95 E. L. O'Brien, OBE 1.1.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 A. R. Gooch 1.1.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 E. W. Barr, AO 1.1.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 W. J. Holcroft, AO 11.3.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 D. Fletcher-Jones 1.1.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 B. N. Kelman, CBE 23.2.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 S. W. Bar 16.7.84 1.5 years 11,261 125/95 P. T. Core 11.8.85 2.25 years Nil* 100/80** * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration.** Travelling allowance paid by Department of Primary Industry. AUSTRALIAN MEAT AND LIVESTOCK CORPORATION Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per annum other) $ $ R. Austen (Chairperson) 6.7.84 3 years 26,940 125/95 W. G. Hunter 11.7.84 2 years 16,860 125/95 I. H. Park 6.7.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 R. B. Vaughan 6.7.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 R. G. McIver 6.7.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 G. S. Ashton-Jones 6.7.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 D. Trebeck 6.7.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 R. Ibbotson 6.7.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 J. Ware 6.7.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 M. J. Blamey 6.7.84 3 years Nil* 125/95 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. AUSTRALIAN APPLE AND PEAR CORPORATION Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per annum other) $ $ R. S. Swift OBE (Chairperson) 1.9.83 3 years 13,564 per annum 100/80 D. A. Bishop 1.9.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 P. B. Calvert 1.9.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 P. B. Dally 1.9.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 J. V. Giumelli 1.9.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 D. M. Pullar 1.9.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 G. F. Rogers 1.9.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 P. C. Chandler 1.9.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 M. L. Chittick 1.9.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 H. Morgan 1.9.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 E. Jenkins 1.9.83 3 years Nil* 100/80 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. AUSTRALIAN DAIRY CORPORATION Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per annum other) $ $ M. L. Vawser (Chairperson) 1.7.80 5 years 76,527 + 3,800 Expenses of Office Allowance 125/95 J. P. Bennett (Deputy) 1.7.84 3 years 16,860 125/95 W. R. Dickson 1.7.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 D. O. Burston 1.7.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 P. D. Rowley 1.7.84 3 years 11,261 125/95 T. Perry 1.5.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 J. G. Spinkston 3.8.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 P. V. Gallagher 4.3.85 3 years 11,261 125/95 F. Davidson 13.12.83 3 years 11,261 125/95 J. C. Frearson 1.7.84 3 years 13,564* 125/95 E. R. Thorn 1.7.84 3 years Nil** 125/95 * J. C. Frearson is paid $13,564 as a member of the Australian Dairy Corporation and as Chairman of the Australian Dairy Industry Advisory Committee.** Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. AUSTRALIAN CANNED FRUITS CORPORATION Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of (capital city/ Name appointment appointment Remuneration other) $ $ Sir Peter Derham (Chairperson) 1.1.83 3 years 13,564 per annum 100/80 P. I. Rosenblum 1.1.83 3 years 11,261 per annum 100/80 R. S. Turnbull 26.1.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 H. Sali 4.2.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 J. B. Pridham 26.1.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 S. R. Catanzariti 26.1.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 P. Pullar 26.1.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 J. Deakin 26.1.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 R. B. Raines 13.7.84 1.5 years 131 per day 100/80 R. L. Duprey 6.3.85 3 years 131 per day 100/80 E. R. Mahlab 6.3.85 3 years 131 per day 100/80 G. Mackey 16.3.82 Indefinite* Nil** 100/80 * Term of appointment at the discretion of the Minister.** Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. AUSTRALIAN DRIED FRUITS CORPORATION Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of (capital city/ Name appointment appointment Remuneration other) $ $ E. W. Barr (Chairperson) 18.2.85 3 years 13,564 per annum 100/80 V. L. Byrnes 25.1.85 3 years 131 per day 100/80 H. M. Tankard 25.1.85 3 years 131 per day 100/80 W. N. Whiting 25.1.85 3 years 131 per day 100/80 C. D. A. Lloyd-Bostock 25.1.85 3 years 131 per day 100/80 C. L. Roy 25.1.85 3 years 131 per day 100/80 M. McN. Lucey 25.1.85 3 years 131 per day 100/80 R. Alderson 25.1.85 3 years Nil* 100/80 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. AUSTRALIAN HONEY BOARD Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of (capital city/ Name appointment appointment Remuneration other) $ $ E. J. Davy (Chairperson) 1.7.84 3 years 11,261 per annum 100/80 K. J. Eastburn 1.7.84 3 years 4,604 per annum 100/80 R. H. McDonald 1.7.84 3 years 4,604 per annum 100/80 J. C. Smith 1.7.84 3 years 4,604 per annum 100/80 J. C. Fuss 1.7.84 3 years 4,604 per annum 100/80 K. McMenemy 2.8.84 3 years 4,604 per annum 100/80 R. A. Cook 1.7.84 3 years 131 per day 100/80 R. K. Barker 2.8.84 3 years 131 per day 100/80 N. R. Gorman 2.8.84 3 years 131 per day 100/80 S. R. Luce 2.8.84 3 years 131 per day 100/80 AUSTRALIAN TOBACCO BOARD Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ E. W. Muir (Chairperson)* 20.1.85 4 years Nil 100/80 W. Kidston 20.1.85 4 years 131 100/80 M. J. Taylor 20.1.85 4 years 131 100/80 S. A. Hodgkinson 20.1.85 4 years 131 100/80 D. R. Hastie 20.1.85 4 years 131 100/80 A. Rigoni 20.1.85 4 years 131 100/80 G. H. Warner 20.1.85 4 years 131 100/80 G. M. Landy 20.1.85 4 years 131 100/80 H. Goldberg 20.1.85 4 years 131 100/80 P. M. Denton 20.1.85 4 years 131 100/80 * Mr Muir has tendered his resignation. Awaiting the appointment of a new chairperson. Position will be filled by Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. AUSTRALIAN WINE AND BRANDY CORPORATION Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ R. W. C. Hesketh (Chairperson) 1.7.81 5 years 13,564 per annum 100/80 D. H. Collett 1.7.81 5 years 131 100/80 R. M. Brown 1.7.81 5 years 131 100/80 R. B. Sinclair 27.6.84 2 years 131 100/80 F. L. Devine 1.7.81 5 years 131 100/80 D. R. McWilliam 1.7.81 5 years 131 100/80 K. J. Seppelt 1.7.81 5 years 131 100/80 W. J. Harris 1.7.81 5 years 131 100/80 G. B. Lind 20.5.82 4 years 131 100/80 A. D. Preece 1.7.81 5 years 131 100/80 D. J. Gordon 1.7.81 5 years 131 100/80 F. W. Sheppard 1.7.81 5 years 131 100/80 R. J. Hoare 28.10.82 3.75 years 131 100/80 G. Mackey 1.7.82 5 years Nil* 100/80 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. PORK PROMOTION COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ L. J. Newing (Chairperson) 17.6.84 3 years 163 100/80 G. N. Woltmann 17.6.84 3 years 131 100/80 J. I. Dryburgh 30.10.84 3 years 131 100/80 P. E. Howitt 31.11.82 3 years Nil* 76.45/ 58.00 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. BARLEY INDUSTRY RESEARCH COUNCIL Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ T. C. Mackey (Chairperson) 3.5.84 3 years Nil* 100/80 J. E. Begg 3.5.84 3 years 131 100/80 J. P. Quirk 3.5.84 3 years 131 100/80 G. S. Purss 3.5.84 3 years 131 100/80 A. N. Smith 3.5.84 3 years 131 100/80 S. W. Meagher 3.5.84 3 years 131 100/80 P. M. Borrow 15.10.84 2.5 years 131 100/80 C. M. Francis 3.5.84 3 years 131 100/80 J. G. Enright 10.5.84 3 years 131 100/80 M. J. Cock 3.5.84 3 years 131 100/80 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. COTTON RESEARCH COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ N. D. Honan (Chairperson) 14.5.85 1 year Nil* 100/80 E. C. Wolfe 25.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 V. E. Mungomery 25.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 W. J. Peacock 25.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 D. E. Bythe 25.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 R. A. Williams 25.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 W. J. Mulligan 25.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 R. R. Schulze 25.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 R. S. Browne 25.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 R. C. Armstrong 25.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. OILSEEDS RESEARCH COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ N. D. Honan (Chairperson) 14.5.85 2 years Nil* 100/80 J. K. Leslie 5.3.84 3 years 131 100/80 J. S. Russell 5.3.84 3 years 131 100/80 F. R. From 5.3.84 3 years 131 100/80 B. Gowrie-Smith 5.4.84 3 years 131 100/80 J. K. Anderson 5.3.84 3 years 131 100/80 W. K. Meier 5.3.84 3 years 131 100/80 L. V. Lovett 1.11.84 2.33 years 131 100/80 E. D. O'Dyer 1.11.84 2.33 years 131 100/80 J. Gilbertson 14.5.85 2 years 131 100/80 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. WHEAT INDUSTRY RESEARCH COUNCIL Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment* per day other) $ $ T. C. Mackey (Chairperson) 12.12.82 Indefinite Nil** 100/80 J. E. Begg 16.10.79 Indefinite 131 100/80 J. P. Quirk 7.4.77 Indefinite 131 100/80 G. S. Purss 2.10.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 A. N. Smith 21.1.77 Indefinite 131 100/80 J. W. Meagher 5.2.76 Indefinite 131 100/80 P. M. Barrow 15.10.84 Indefinite 131 100/80 C. M. Francis 3.5.82 Indefinite 131 100/80 A. B. Eichner 1.8.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 H. N. Balcomb 9.6.79 Indefinite 131 100/80 * Term of appointment at the discretion of the Minister.** Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. DRIED FRUITS RESEARCH COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ W. J. Byrne (Chairperson) 31.5.83 3 years Nil* 76.45/58.00 V. L. Byrnes 31.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 P. J. MacIntosh 31.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 H. M. Tankard 31.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 C. L. Roy 31.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 R. G. Horsburgh 31.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 M. McN. Lucey 31.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 J. W. Meagher 31.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 J. A. Seberry 31.5.83 3 years 131 100/80 D. J. Plowman 31.5.83 3 years Nil** 100/80 K. C. Richardson 31.5.83 3 years Nil*** Nil**** * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. ** Australian Aricultural Council Representative (State Government). *** CSIRO Representative-not eligible for remuneration.**** Travelling allowance paid by CSIRO at a level appropriate to position. FISHING INDUSTRY RESEARCH COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ R. A. Bain (Chairperson) 1.1.85 2 years Nil* 100/80 B. V. Lilburn 1.1.85 2 years Nil* 100/80 F. R. Harden-Jones 1.1.85 2 years 131 100/80 J. Olley 1.1.85 2 years 131 100/80 D. D. Francois 1.1.85 2 years 131 100/80 B. K. Bowen 1.1.85 2 years 131 100/80 M. Puglisi 1.1.85 2 years 131 100/80 F. A. L. Connell 1.1.85 2 years 131 100/80 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. AUSTRALIAN CHICKEN MEAT RESEARCH COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ G. E. Pettit (Chairperson) 28.3.85 3 years Nil* 100/80 J. G. Fairbrother 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 M. M. Hamilton 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 A. J. Peacock 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 L. J. Skinner 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 C. C. Donnelley 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 P. J. Mylrea 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 J. W. Ryley 1.7.84 3 years Nil** 100/80 A. R. Johnson 1.7.84 3 years Nil*** Nil**** D. Balnave 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 J. D. Aspinall 24.5.85 1 year 131 100/80 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. ** Australian Agricultural Council Representative (State Government)-not eligible for remuneration. *** CSIRO Representative-not eligible for remuneration. **** Travelling allowance paid by CSIRO at level appropriate to position. AUSTRALIAN PIG INDUSTRY RESEARCH COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ G. E. Pettit (Chairperson) 28.3.85 3 years Nil* 100/80 R. J. Leinert 10.2.85 3 years 131 100/80 G. R. Baker 10.2.85 3 years 131 100/80 B. Muirhead 10.2.85 3 years 131 100/80 D. G. Hinton 10.2.85 3 years 131 100/80 N. Maughan 10.2.85 3 years 131 100/80 J. W. McLaughlin 10.2.85 3 years 131 100/80 L. C. Lloyd 10.2.85 3 years Nil** 100/80 D. Lindsay 10.2.85 3 years 131 100/80 R. H. Wilson 10.2.85 3 years 131 100/80 G. E. Robards 10.2.85 3 years 131 100/80 J. A. Gardner 1.7.84 1 years 131**** 100/80 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. ** CSIRO Representative-not eligible for remuneration. *** Travelling allowance paid by CSIRO at level appropriate to position. **** Receives $199 per day while on Committee business. Max of 160 days per year. HONEY RESEARCH COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ G. E. Pettit (Chairperson) 1.4.84 3 years Nil* 100/80 J. L. Briggs 1.4.84 3 years 131 100/80 R. H. McDonald 1.4.84 3 years 131 100/80 B. White 1.4.84 3 years 131 100/80 R. J. Milner 1.4.84 3 years 131 100/80 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. EXPORT SUGAR COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ R. Messer (Chairperson) 1.7.84 5 years Nil* 100/80 Hon. R. E. Camm 1.7.84 5 years 131 100/80 J. L. Stock 1.7.84 5 years 131 100/80 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. AUSTRALIAN MEAT RESEARCH COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ P. D. A. Wright (Chairperson) 9.7.84 3 years 163 100/80 J. P. Dempster 9.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 K. L. Perkins 9.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 K. M. Leckie 9.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 H. I. Robertson 9.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 W. T. H. Bodman 9.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 T. H. Bryant 9.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 D. F. Smith 9.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 Prof. N. M. Tulloh 9.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 Dr K. A. Ferguson 9.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 E. J. Waring 9.7.84 3 years Nil* 100/80 * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. AUSTRALIAN DAIRY RESEARCH COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ M. L. Vawser (Chairperson) 1.7.80 5 years Nil* 125/95 W. H. Pyle 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 P. D. Rowley 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 L. L. Muller 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 B. J. Oats 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 K. L. Perkins 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 K. S. Kinkead 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 G. H. Knowles 1.7.84 3 years 131 100/80 G. E. Pettit 1.7.84 3 years Nil** 100/80 * Remunerated as Chairperson Australian Dairy Corporation.** Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. STATE BARLEY INDUSTRY RESEARCH COMMITTEES Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment* per day other) $ $ New South Wales I. M. Ridd (Chairperson) 29.6.81 Indefinite 163 100/80 L. A. Roberts 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 W. G. Freeman 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 H. N. Balcomb 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 J. S. Lowe 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 B. D. H. Latter 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 K. P. M. Sheridan 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 A. N. Smith 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 Victoria M. J. Cock (Chairperson) 29.6.81 Indefinite 163 100/80 A. J. Malcolm 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 G. R. Borgelt 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 B. P. Foott 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 R. C. Derbyshire 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 B. Stone 4.8.82 Indefinite 131 100/80 J. W. Meagher 26.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 Queensland D. H. Comben (Chairperson) 29.6.81 Indefinite 163 100/80 R. R. Merson 23.1.83 Indefinite 131 100/80 G. W. Joppich 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 D. E. Byth 23.1.83 Indefinite 131 100/80 G. S. Purss 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 South Australia C. J. Rowe (Chairperson) 29.6.81 Indefinite 163 100/80 M. Kluge 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 N. McK. Smith 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 A. Glover 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 A. B. Eichner 13.10.83 Indefinite 131 100/80 R. Burn 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 J. P. Quirk 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 M. R. Krause 27.10.82 Indefinite 131 100/80 Western Australia J. G. Enright (Chairperson) 29.6.81 Indefinite 163 100/80 G. F. Drew 29.6.81 Indefinite 131 100/80 R. Hockey 4.5.82 Indefinite 131 100/80 W. M. Blacklaw 8.2.83 Indefinite 131 100/80 C. M. Francis 4.5.82 Indefinite 131 100/80 * Term of appointment at the discretion of the Minister. AUSTRALIAN DAIRY INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment* per day other) $ $ J. C. Frearson (Chairperson)* 3.8.83 3 years 13,564 per annum 100/80 R. H. Bray 7.6.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 R. J. Campbell 12.1.84 2.5 years 131 per day 100/80 R. K. J. Barker 7.6.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 A. C. Skene 3.8.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 P. B. Roskam 7.6.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 J. H. Bye 14.9.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 K. L. Perkins 7.6.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 D. W. Partridge 7.6.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 A. Arbuthnot 13.9.84 2 years 131 per day 100/80 K. C. Compton 7.6.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 * J. C. Frearson is paid $13,564 as a member of the Australian Dairy Corporation and as Chairperson of the Australian Dairy Industry Advisory Committee AUSTRALIAN MEAT AND LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY POLICY COUNCIL Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per annum other) $ $ N. C. K. Evers (Chairperson) 6.7.84 3 years 13,564 125/95 M. Binstead 6.7.84 3 years Nil 125/95 B. Bodman 6.7.84 3 years Nil 125/95 R. James 6.7.84 3 years Nil 125/95 P. Blandford 6.7.84 3 years Nil 125/95 K. Bowtell 6.7.84 3 years Nil 125/95 I. Kennedy 6.7.84 3 years Nil 125/95 K. Gooley 6.7.84 3 years Nil 125/95 J. Medway 6.7.84 3 years Nil 125/95 B. Meynink 6.7.84 3 years Nil 125/95 R. Austen 6.7.84 3 years Nil 125/95 P. D. A. Wright 6.7.84 3 years Nil 125/95 J. O'Toole 1.8.84 3 years Nil 125/95 J. E. Carter 6.7.84 3 years Nil 125/95 AUSTRALIAN LIVESTOCK AND MEAT INDUSTRY SELECTION COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per annum other) $ $ F. W. Millar CBE (Chairperson) 25.6.84 3 years 255 per day 125/95 M. Binstead 25.6.84 3 years Nil 125/95 K. R. James 25.6.84 3 years Nil 125/95 W. Meynink 25.6.84 3 years Nil 125/95 J. Gilbertson 25.6.84 3 years Nil 125/95 K. J. Smeltzer 25.6.84 3 years Nil 125/95 P. A. Cullen 25.6.84 3 years Nil 125/95 CHICKEN MEAT RESEARCH ADVISORY PANEL Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ J. W. Ryley (Chairperson) 17.3.85 2.25 years Nil* 100/80 P. J. Mylrea 17.3.85 2.25 years 131 100/80 E. E. Best 17.3.85 2.25 years 131 100/80 J. G. Fairbrother 17.3.85 2.25 years 131 100/80 C. Jackson 17.3.85 2.25 years 131 100/80 R. MacAlpine 17.3.85 2.25 years 131 100/80 C. Mills 17.3.85 2.25 years 131 100/80 R. Ryan 17.3.85 2.25 years 131 100/80 A. R. Johnson 17.3.85 2.25 years Nil** Nil*** D. Blnave 17.3.85 2.25 years 131 100/80 * Australian Agricultural Council Representative (State Government). ** CSIRO Representative-not eligible for remuneration.*** Travelling allowance paid by CSIRO based on level appropriate to position. POULTRY RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of (capital city/ Name appointment appointment Remuneration other) $ $ R. Fuge (Chairperson) 1.5.73 indefinite 163 per day 100/80 M. Barber 14.8.84 indefinite 131 per day 100/80 M. Peacock 16.8.84 indefinite 131 per day 100/80 R. R. Hohl 1.2.75 indefinite 131 per day 100/80 J. S. Harvey 27.6.83 indefinite 131 per day 100/80 L. Bell 7.8.79 indefinite 131 per day 100/80 M. Dye 1.6.70 indefinite 131 per day 100/80 W. Stanhope 30.6.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 J. W. Ryley 30.6.83 3 years Nil** 100/80 M. Wootton 19.10.83 2 years 131 per day 100/80 D. Balnave 25.11.84 2 years 131 per day 100/80 A. R. Johnson 26.3.79 indefinite Nil*** Nil**** J. C. Fairbrother 1.1.74 indefinite 1,000 per annum 100/80 G. E. Pettit 1.8.81 indefinite Nil***** 100/80 * Term of appointment at the discretion of the Minister. ** Australian Agricultural Council Representative (State Government). *** CSIRO Representative-not eligible for remuneration. **** Travelling allowance paid by CSIRO based on level appropriate to position.***** Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration. AUSTRALIAN CANNED FRUITS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of (capital city/ Name appointment appointment Remuneration other) $ $ P. I. Rosenblum (Chairperson) 1.1.85 1 year 11,261 per annum 100/80 A. K. Dickinson 26.1.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 R. B. Bradbury 26.1.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 B. R. Scanlon 26.1.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 J. B. Pridham 26.1.83 3 years 131 per day 100/80 B. Bolitho 1.1.85 3 years 131 per day 100/80 CHERRY PANEL Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of (capital city/ Name appointment appointment Remuneration other) $ $ E. Jenkins (Chairperson)* 16.7.84 indefinite Nil 100/80 J. Richens 16.7.84 indefinite Nil 100/80 E. L. Burgi 24.5.79 indefinite Nil 100/80 W. R. Miller 3.9.73 indefinite Nil 100/80 C. E. Neil 3.9.73 indefinite Nil 100/80 H. J. Henderson 3.9.73 indefinite Nil 100/80 K. Bobbermein 10.9.84 indefinite Nil 100/80 J. Burch 3.1.81 indefinite Nil 100/80 J. Campesato 5.6.83 indefinite Nil 100/80 N. J. Bayley** ** indefinite Nil Nil * Commonwealth officer-not eligible for remuneration.** Not appointed by the Minister. Position held on ex-officio basis by the Director, Food Industries Section, Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce. Travelling allowance paid by member's Department based on level appropriate to position. CENTRAL TOBACCO ADVISORY COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name commencement* appointment per annum other) $ $ N. D. Honan (Chairperson) 5.5.85 Indefinite Nil Nil F. Cutting 26.8.70 Indefinite Nil Nil P. F. Shea 29.5.84 Indefinite Nil Nil J. K. Leslie 4.3.81 Indefinite Nil Nil A. Gaias 1.10.80 Indefinite Nil Nil A. Rigoni 18.10.77 Indefinite Nil Nil C. Ansley 14.12.82 Indefinite Nil Nil C. Masteron 24.9.80 Indefinite Nil Nil P. Battistin 4.1.85 Indefinite Nil Nil A. J. McGibbon 20.1.78 Indefinite Nil Nil G. Landy 21.5.75 Indefinite Nil Nil B. Grigson 15.6.84 Indefinite Nil Nil * Members are not appointed by Minister. They are nominated by various Government and industry bodies which determine their term of membership. NATIONAL VEGETABLE PANEL Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per annum other) $ $ R. R. Alderson (Chairman) 18.7.83 3 years Nil 100/80 R. de Pledge 1.11.82 3 years Nil 100/80 H. C. Stevens 1.11.82 3 years Nil 100/80 B. Delaney 1.11.82 3 years Nil 100/80 L. Richardson 1.11.82 3 years Nil 100/80 D. Grivell 1.11.82 3 years Nil 100/80 J. D. Clifford 1.11.82 3 years Nil 100/80 D. J. Bennett 1.11.82 3 years Nil 100/80 R. L. Hunt 1.11.82 3 years Nil 100/80 W. Garran 1.11.82 3 years Nil Nil** M. Walker 26.6.84 1.33 years Nil Nil*** K. Smith 5.3.84 1.5 years Nil Nil*** E. C. Darley 1.11.82 3 years Nil Nil*** R. Ingram 21.10.84 1 year Nil 100/80 J. Clements 20.7.84 1.25 years Nil 100/80 K. R. Fielder* 29.4.85 0.5 years Nil 100/80 * Commonwealth officer. ** Official Observer appointed by Minister for Primary Industry. No travelling allowance paid.*** State Government Representative. No travelling allowance paid. NATIONAL POTATO PANEL Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per annum other) $ $ R. R. Alderson (Chairperson)* 1.7.84 indefinite Nil 100/80 A. Harris 1.7.84 3 years Nil 100/80 B. Hanrahan 1.7.84 3 years Nil 100/80 M. McKenna 1.7.84 3 years Nil 100/80 N. Cornish 1.7.84 3 years Nil 100/80 G. C. Fowler 1.7.84 3 years Nil 100/80 L. Wilson 1.7.84 3 years Nil 100/80 P. Shea 1.7.84 3 years Nil Nil** M. Walker 1.7.84 3 years Nil Nil** D. J. Bennett 1.7.84 3 years Nil 100/80 R. J. Baker 1.7.84 3 years Nil Nil*** J. E. Clements 1.7.84 3 years Nil Nil*** F. J. Stone 1.7.84 3 years Nil Nil*** N. J. Bayley**** 1.7.84 3 years Nil 100/80 V. Laidlaw 1.7.84 3 years Nil 100/80 D. E. Montgomery 1.7.84 3 years Nil 100/80 F. Hemer 1.7.84 3 years Nil 100/80 * Commonwealth officer. Minister's discretion on term of appointment. ** State Government Representative. No travelling allowance paid. *** Official Observer appointed by Minister for Primary Industry. No travelling allowance paid.**** Commonwealth officer representing Department of Industry Technology and Commerce. LIVESTOCK EXPORT INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ W. Gee (Chairperson 12.8.82 indefinite Nil Nil J. Lightfoot 12.8.82 indefinite Nil Nil L. Beeby 12.8.82 indefinite Nil Nil B. Woolcock 12.8.82 indefinite Nil Nil K. James 12.8.82 indefinite Nil Nil J. Francis 12.8.82 indefinite Nil Nil P. Miller 12.8.82 indefinite Nil Nil C. Porter 12.8.82 indefinite Nil Nil * Term of appointment at the discretion of the Minister. MEAT RESEARCH ADVISORY PANEL Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ R. Austen (Chairperson)** 1.7.84 indefinite Nil 125/95 D. J. Walker*** 21.2.73 indefinite Nil Nil V. H. Powell*** 9.2.75 indefinite Nil Nil B. L. Kassulke 21.9.83 indefinite 131 100/80 N. P. Veignan 13.2.84 indefinite 131 100/80 K. J. Smeltzer 21.9.83 indefinite 131 100/80 R. H. Wharton 3.9.80 indefinite 131 100/80 M. A. S. Jones**** 1.1.85 indefinite Nil 100/80 G. Murray***** 7.6.83 indefinite Nil 100/80 * Term of appointment at the discretion of the Minister. ** Position held ex-officio by Chairperson of the AMLC. Not eligible for remuneration. *** Nominee of CSIRO. Not eligible for remuneration. Travelling allowance paid by CSIRO based on level appropriate to position. **** Position held ex-officio by Executive Officer of Australian Meat Research Committee. Not eligible for remuneration.***** Nominee of the Department of Primary Industry. Not eligible for remuneration. INSPECTION POLICY COUNCIL Travelling allowance per overnight stay Date of Term of Remuneration (capital city/ Name appointment appointment per day other) $ $ W. E. Meynink CBE (Chairperson) 3.11.83 indefinite Nil 100/80 D. Crowe 2.3.84 indefinite Nil 100/80 K. D. Bowtell 3.11.83 indefinite Nil 100/80 P. J. Dunstan 3.11.83 indefinite Nil 100/80 D. Bateman 3.11.83 indefinite Nil 100/80 G. McColl 3.11.83 indefinite Nil 100/80 D. Dickinson 3.11.83 indefinite Nil 100/80 J. H. Holmden 3.11.83 indefinite Nil 100/80 S. Russell 3.11.83 indefinite Nil 100/80 J. L. Gibson 3.11.83 indefinite Nil 100/80 P. H. Langhorne 3.11.83 indefinite Nil 100/80 * Term of appointment at the discretion of the Minister. (Question No. 373) Mr Leo McLeay asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: (1) What (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels or councils come within the Minister's jurisdiction and what is the (i) name, (ii) date and period of appointment of each member. (2) What (a) remuneration and (b) travelling allowance is payable for each position. Mr Beazley —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) STATUTORY AUTHORITIES (a) Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Authority Chairman:The Commissioner for Superannuation: Mr R. C. Davey. Appointed by the Governor-General as Commissioner for Superannuation on 21 December 1983 until 2 January 1990. Deputy Chairman: Nominated by the Minister for Defence: Mr L. E. Ludovici. Appointed by the Governor-General on 18 April 1984 for a period of two years. Members of the Authority are:Nominated by the Chief of Naval Staff: Commodore M. J. Taylor. Appointed by the Governor-General on 27 November 1984 for a period of two years. Nominated by the Chief of the General Staff: Brigadier B. D. Phillips. Appointed by the Governor-General on 16 February 1984 for a period of two years. Nominated by the Chief of Air Staff: Air Commodore J. A. Radford. Appointed by the Governor-General on 27 November 1984 for a period of two years. The above members appointed pursuant to Section 8 of the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Act 1973 do not receive remuneration or travelling allowance for their services to the Authority. (b) Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Board Chairman:Rear Admiral W. J. Crossley appointed by the Chief of Naval Staff on 5 January 1984. Members of the Board:Captain J. L. Brandl appointed by the Chief of Naval Staff on 24 August 1984. Mr T. J. Keely appointed by the Chief of Naval Staff on 22 September 1977. Commodore M. J. Taylor appointed by the Chief of Naval Staff on 26 November 1984. Warrant Officer B. Jones appointed by the Chief of Naval Staff on 5 March 1984. The Royal Australian Naval Central Canteens Board is established pursuant to Regulation 7 of the Navy (Canteens) Regulations. No maximum term of appointment is specified in the Regulations. Pursuant to Regulation 19 of the Navy (Canteens) Regulations no remuneration is payable to the members of the Board in respect of the duties or functions performed. Members of the Board are not paid travelling allowances from Board funds. (c) Royal Australian Navy Relief Trust Fund Chairman:Rear Admiral W. J. Crossley appointed by the Governor-General on 24 January 1984. Trustees of the Fund are:Commodore M. J. Taylor appointed by the Governor-General on 21 December 1984. Commander A. B. MacKinnon appointed by the Governor-General on 30 June 1984. Commander H. J. Murdock appointed by the Governor-General on 8 October 1983. The Royal Australian Navy Relief Trust Fund is established under the Services Trust Funds Act 1947. The Chairman and the Trustees of the Royal Australian Navy Relief Trust Fund are not entitled to receive from the Fund any remuneration for the work done in relation to the Fund pursuant to Section 11 of the Services Trust Funds Act 1947. However, actual travel costs incurred in attending meetings are met from the Fund. The Chairman and trustees hold office during the pleasure of the Governor-General. (d) Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund Chairman:Brigadier B. D. Phillips appointed by the Governor-General on 31 January 1984. Trustees of the Fund are:Mr P. G. Skinner appointed by the Governor-General on 3 January 1985. Lieutenant-Colonel E. W. Poultney appointed by the Governor-General on 3 January 1985. The Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund is established under the Services Trust Funds Act 1947. The Chairman and the Trustees of the Australian Military Forces Relief Trust Fund are not entitled to receive from the Fund any remuneration for work done in relation to the Fund pursuant to section 11 of the Services Trust Funds Act of 1947. Section 11 (2) of the Services Trust Funds Act does, however, provide that a Trustee may be paid out of Trust funds, an allowance at a rate approved by the Minister in respect of travelling and other expenses incurred by him in connection with the exercise of his powers or functions under this Act. (Records show that no payments of travelling allowances have been made to any of the trustees of the Fund in the recent past). The Chairman and Trustees hold office during the pleasure of the Governor-General. (e) Services Canteens Trust Fund Chairman:Major-General R. R. Gordon appointed by the Governor-General on 1 February 1973. Deputy Chairman:Miss C. G. Stevenson appointed by the Governor-General on 1 July 1947; Mr J. A. K. Wicks appointed by the Governor-General on 1 July 1947. Trustees of the Fund are:Miss D. M. Langley appointed by the Governor-General on 1 September 1975. Commodore H. D. Smyth appointed by the Governor-General on 14 January 1976. Mr C. R. Eggleston appointed by the Governor-General on 4 March 1976. Captain T. E. Nave appointed by the Governor-General on 5 July 1976. The Services Canteens Trust Fund is established under the Services Trust Funds Act 1947. The Chairman, Deputy Chairmen and the Trustees of the Services Canteens Trust Fund are not entitled to receive from the Fund any remuneration for work done in relation to the Fund pursuant to section 11 of the Services Trust Funds Act. However, actual travel costs incurred in attending meetings are met from the Fund. The Chairman, Deputy Chairmen and the Trustees hold office during the pleasure of the Governor-General. (f) Royal Australian Air Force Veterans' Residences Trust Members:Air Vice Marshall P. J. Scully appointed by the Governor-General on 16 February 1984. Mr C. B. Campbell appointed by the Governor-General on 18 January 1978. Mr A. Stobart appointment by the Governor-General on 22 April 1982. The Royal Australian Air Force Veterans' Residences Trust Fund is established by the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans' Residences Act 1953. The members hold office at the Governor-General's pleasure and pursuant to section 12 of the Act are not entitled to receive remuneration for their services as members of the Trust. Neither are they paid travelling allowance. (g) Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund Chairman:Air Vice Marshal, P. J. Scully appointed by the Governor-General on 3 November 1983. Trustees of the Fund:Wing Commander W. E. Richardson appointed by the Governor-General on 20 September 1979. Air Commodore G. J. Crossman appointed by the Governor-General on 11 January 1983. Warrant Officer T. R. Hill appointed by the Governor-General on 1 April 1982. Mr C. B. Campbell appointed by the Governor-General on 1 February 1977. Mrs V. R. H. Hillman appointed by the Governor-General on 8 July 1974. The Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund is established under the Services Trust Funds Act 1947. The Chairman and Trustees of the Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund are not entitled to receive from the Fund any remuneration for work done in relation to the Fund pursuant to section 11 of the Services Trust Funds Act. Neither are they paid travelling allowance. The Chairman and Trustees of the Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund hold office during the pleasure of the Governor-General. (h) Army and Air Force Canteen Service Board of Management Two officers of the Army not below the rank of Major General appointed by the Chief of the General Staff:Major General G. J. Fitzgerald appointed on 9 January 1984. Major General D. C. J. Deighton, MBE, appointed on 25 January 1985. Two officers of the Royal Australian Air Force not below the rank of Air Vice Marshal appointed by the Chief of the Air Staff:Air Vice Marshal E. A. Radford appointed on 9 January 1984. Air Vice Marshal P. J. Scully appointed on 28 March 1984. An officer of the Australian Public Service occupying an office of the Department of Defence appointed by the Secretary of the Department of defence:Mr B. E. Duke appointed on 15 October 1984. Two persons with extensive business or commercial experience appointed by the Minister for Defence:Mr B. P. Bradbury reappointed on 1 January 1985 for a further three years to 31 December 1987. Mr D. O. Oldfield appointed on 1 January 1985 for three years to 31 December 1987. The Army and Air Force Canteen Service Regulations also provide for the appointment to the Board by the Board of Management of a Managing Director. Mr S. J. Beddoe was thus appointed Managing Director on 4 April 1984. The Army and Air Force Canteens Service Board of Management is established by Regulation 9 of the Army and Air Force Canteen Service Regulations. The members appointed from the business community, that is, Mr B. P. Bradbury and Mr D. O. Oldfield are entitled, pursuant to Regulation 25 (2) of the Army and Air Force Canteen Service Regulations, to be paid remuneration as is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal or if no determination is in operation, they are paid as the Minister for Defence determines. Mr Bradbury receives remuneration of $9052 a year and Mr Oldfield receives remuneration of $4604 a year. These payments are provided for from the Army and Air Force Canteen Service funds. The Managing Director appointed to the Board is also paid from these funds as Managing Director. Other members of the Board do not receive remuneration in respect of their services to the Board. Travelling allowance is not payable but out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed. (i) Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal Chairman:Mr Justice L. H. Williams, Deputy President Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. Commissioner:Commissioner A. S. Paine, Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission (a person who is experienced in industrial relations matters). Member:Rear Admiral N. E. McDonald, AO, RAN (Ret) (a person who has been a member of the Defence Force). The Chairman and members of the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal were appointed by the Executive Council were appointed by the Executive Council on 22 February 1985 for a period of five years. The remuneration and travelling allowances payable to the chairman and members are set out in Determination 2/84 of the Remuneration Tribunal. The Chairman and Commissioner receive no remuneration in respect of their membership of the Tribunal whilst the other member receives a daily sitting fee (currently $255) for each day upon which he performs duty for a period in excess of three hours. Travelling allowance is payable at the rate of $125 (Capital City) or $95 (other than Capital City) for each overnight stay, with an incidental rate of $30 for any day upon which they are absent from their base for a period of at least ten hours. 2. ADVISORY PANELS OR COUNCILS (a) Defence Industry Committee Chairman:Sir Brian Inglis, Chairman, Ford Motor Company, appointed by the Minister for Defence in January 1982. Business Members:Mr B. T. Loton, Managing Director, Broken Hill Proprietary Limited, appointed by the Minister for Defence in May 1976. Mr J. A. L. Hooke, CBE, Chairman and Chief Executive, Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. appointed by the Minister for Defence in May 1976. Mr W. D. McPherson, AO, Company Director, appointed by the Minister for Defence in May 1976. Mr. R. Kingsford-Smith, AM, DSO, DFC, Chairman Hawker de Havilland (Australia), appointed by the Minister for Defence in November 1981. Mr J. A. Davidson AO, Chairman Commonwealth Industrial Gases Ltd. appointed by the Minister for Defence in January 1982. Mr J. K. Horwood, Chairman Chamberlain John Deere Pty Ltd, appointed by the Minister for Defence in January 1982. Mr H. P. Hurrell, National Secretary Federated Ironworkers Association, appointed by the Minister for Defence in November 1983. Senior Defence Member:Mr F. N. Bennett, Acting Chief of Defence Production, Department of Defence. Members:Rear Admiral R. R. Calder, AM, Chief of Naval Engineering. Major General D. M. M. Francis, OBE, Chief of Army Materiel. Rear Admiral I. McL. Crawford, AM, Chief of Supply. Air Vice Marshal I. T. Sutherland, AO, Chief of Air Force Technical Services. Mr A. M. Godfrey, Representative of Secretary, Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce. Mr E. W. C. Mathews, First Assistant Secretary, Department of Finance. Executive Member:Mr D. D. Wood, Acting Chief of Capital Procurement, Department of Defence. Secretary:Mr P. R. Bradshaw, Department of Defence. Appointments by the Minister are for terms of two years with the option of extending for a further two year term. Business Members receive no remuneration for their services to the Committee. However, airfares and travelling allowance at the rate set by the Remuneration Tribunal for Part Time Holders of Public Office are paid when Business Members are required to travel on Departmental business. (b) Services Health Consultative Group Chairman:Rear Admiral B. T. Treloar, AO, Chairman, Services Health Policy Committee. Members of the Consultative Group:Major General W. B. James, MBE, MC, Director General Army Health Services. Air Vice Marshal G. W. Reed, Director General Air Force Health Services. Dr M. Kehoe, Department of Veterans' Affairs representative. Dr K. J. A. Flemming, Director General of Health, Commonwealth Department of Health. Dr G. D. Repin, Australian Medical Association representative. The Australian Medical Association representative receives remuneration of $110 per meeting (two per year). He also receives an incidental allowance of $16 per meeting. The cost of airfares is borne by the Department of Defence. Other members receive no payment in respect of their services to the Consultative Group. (c) Committee for Employee Support of Reserve Forces Chairman:Mr A. Edwards, appointed by the Minister for Defence on 23 February 1977. Members of the Committee:Mr E. Williams, representing the ACTU was appointed in 1979. Brigadier B. H. Cooper, Deputy Chief of Army Reserve. Mr R. H. Englund, Assistant Secretary Manpower Policy and Requirements. Captain R. R. M. Leo (RAN), Director Naval Reserves and Cadets. Wing Commander A. F. Bennett, Director of Reserves, Air Force. Major S. Aldenton, Army Reserve. State Representatives are:Queensland: Mr O. May, appointed in 1979. New South Wales: Mr B. Chasling, appointed in 1978. Victoria: Mr A. Grey, appointed in 1977. South Australia: Mr M. Tiddy, appointed in 1977. Western Australia: Mr L. Slade, appointed in 1984. Tasmania: Mr A. Simpson, appointed in 1979. Northern Territory: Mr K. Pope, appointed in 1984. There is no specified tenure of appointment. The Chairman is paid a sitting fee of $136 per day and travelling allowance of $100 per day. All other members not in the employ of the Government each receive a sitting fee of $106 per day and travelling allowance of $76 per day. There are four or five sitting days each year. (d) Australian Shipping Defence Council Chairman:Rear Admiral N. Ralph, AM, DSC, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff. members of the Council:Mr M. Moore-Wilton, Chief Executive and Managing Director, Australian National Line. Mr J. B. Prescott, General Manager Transport BHP Co. Ltd. Mr A. E. Harris, Managing Director, Ampol Petroleum Ltd. Mr J. G. Evans, Chief General Manager, Howard Smith Shipping Co. Mr R. J. Hoy, Chief Executive, Bulkships Ltd. Air Commodore T. Holyoake, Director General Movement and Transport, Department of Defence. Captain H. J. Donohue, RAN, Director of Naval Plans, Department of Defence. Group Captain G. I. Lumsden, Director of Operations, Department of Defence (Air). Mr J. Rowland, Deputy Secretary, Department of Transport. Secretary:Commander N. C. L. Bailey, Director of Trade and Exercise Coordination, Department of Defence (Navy). The Minister for Defence approved the formation of the Australian Shipping Defence Council on 25 February 1982 and membership by title has remained constant with the exception of the Director of Naval Plans who was appointed to the Council in September 1984 in place of the Director of Naval Operations. Remuneration is not payable to any member, the Chairman or the Secretary in respect of services to the Council. (e) Board of Management for Munitions Chairman:Mr F. N. Bennett, Acting Chief of Defence Production, Department of Defence. Executive Member and Deputy Chairman:Mr A. D. Powell, Controller, Munitions Division, Office of Defence Production, Department of Defence. Members of the Board:Mr J. Caesar, National President, Federated Ironworkers Association of Australia. Miss A. Catling, Reserve Bank of Australia. Mr M. Nicolaides, Federal Industrial Officer, Association of Draughting Supervisory and Technical Employees. Dr P. Wilkinson, ICI Australia Ltd. Major General D. M. M. Francis, OBE, Chief of Army Materiel. Dr M. K. McIntosh, First Assistant Secretary, Defence Industry and Materiel Policy Division, Department of Defence. Mr K. T. Lyon, First Assistant Secretary, Resources Division, Office of Defence Production, Department of Defence. All members were appointed for a one year term from 15 July 1984. The Minister of Defence approved, for part time non-Commonwealth members of the Board the payment of a daily sitting fee in accordance with paragraph 6.4 of the 1984 Remuneration Tribunal Determination. Further, travelling allowance is payable at the capital city rate of $100 per overnight stay; and $30 to be paid for travel for part of a day involving an absence from base or home of at least ten hours, without an overnight stay. Incidental expenses incurred in the course of providing a service to the Board of Management for Munitions is reimbursed. (f) Board of Management for Defence Aerospace Chairman:Mr F. N. Bennett, Acting Chief of Defence Production, Department of Defence. Executive Member and Deputy Chairman:Mr P. G. Gifford, Controller, Defence Aerospace Division, Office of Defence Production, Department of Defence. Members of the Board:Mr P. V. Abrams, Senior National Industrial Officer, Federated Clerks Union of Australia. Mr J. H. Curtis, Chairman, D. Richardson and Sons. Dr J. M. Hearn, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Victoria College. Mr K. V. McInnes, Managing Director, Spencer Stuart and Associates. Mr S. Maurice, National Organiser, Amalgamated Metals, Foundry and Shipwrights Union. Mr I. Oldmeadow, Industrial Officer, Australian Council of Trade Unions. Mr R. Quick, Shop Steward, Association of Draughting Supervisory and Technical Employees. Air Vice Marshal I. T. Sutherland, AC, Chief of Air Force Technical Services. Dr M. K. McIntosh, First Assistant Secretary, Defence Industry and Materiel Policy Division, Department of Defence. Mr K. T. Lyon, First Assistant Secretary, Resources Division, Office of Defence Production, Department of Defence. All members were appointed for a one year term from 15 July 1984. The Minister of Defence approved, for part time non-Commonwealth members of the Board the payment of a daily sitting fee in accordance with paragraph 6.4 of the 1984 Remuneration Tribunal Determination. Further, travelling allowance is payable at the capital city rate of $100 per overnight stay; and $30 to be paid for travel for part of a day involving an absence from base or home of at least ten hours, without an overnight stay. Incidental expenses incurred in the course of providing a service to the Board of Management for Defence Aerospace is reimbursed. (Question No. 378) Mr Leo McLeay asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: (1) What (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels or councils come within the Minister's jurisdiction and what is the (i) name, (ii) date and period of appointment of each member. (2) What (a) remuneration and (b) travelling allowance is payable for each position. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) and (2) The name, date and period of appointment, remuneration and travelling allowance for each member of (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels or councils within my jurisdiction are as set out in the accompanying schedules. (1) (ii) 2 (b) (1) (i) Date of Period of 2 (a) Travelling Organisation Name appointment appointment Remuneration Allowance Australian Institute of Sport Mr R. K. Gosper (Chairman) 27 September 1983 2 years $163 p.d. (not taken) Meals and Accommodation paid for period of AIS-related work in ACT. Prof J. Bloomfield (Deputy Chairman) 27 September 1983 2 years $178 p.d. (paid to University of WA) Meals and Accommodation paid for period of AIS-related work in ACT. Mr H. B. MacDonald (Secretary of Department) 27 September 1983 2 years none Not applicable.* Dr J. Daly 1 November 1983 2 years $131 p.d. Meals and Accommodation paid for period of AIS-related work in ACT. Mr M. Wenden 1 November 1983 3 years $131 p.d. Meals and Accommodation paid for period of AIS-related work in ACT. Ms E. Darlison 1 November 1983 3 years $131 p.d. Meals and Accommodation paid for period of AIS-related work in ACT. Mr G. Pollard 1 November 1983 3 years $131 p.d. Meals and Accommodation paid for period of AIS-related work in ACT. Dr J. Cheffers 14 May 1984 3 years $131 p.d. Meals and Accommodation paid for period of AIS-related work in ACT. Mrs J. A. Brown 15 January 1985 2 years $131 p.d. Meals and Accommodation paid for period of AIS-related work in ACT. Ms L. C. Curry 15 January 1985 2 years $131 p.d. Meals and Accommodation paid for period of AIS-related work in ACT. Mr P. G. Montgomery 15 January 1985 2 years $131 p.d. Meals and Accommodation paid for period of AIS-related work in ACT. Mr J. D. Coates 15 January 1985 2 years $131 p.d. Meals and Accommodation paid for period of AIS-related work in ACT. National Committee on Sport and Recreation for the Disabled Dr J. O. Miller (Chairman) 1 March 1985 2 years $163 p.d. $100 p.d. in a Capital City $80 p.d. in other than a Capital City Mr D. Jolley 1 March 1985 2 years $131 p.d. $100 p.d. in a Capital City $80 p.d. in other than a Capital City Mr P. Trotter 1 March 1985 2 years $131 p.d. $100 p.d. in a Capital City $80 p.d. in other than a Capital City Mr J. Lovett 1 March 1985 2 years $131 p.d. $100 p.d. in a Capital City $80 p.d. in other than a Capital City Mrs M. Little 1 March 1985 2 years $131 p.d. $100 p.d. in a Capital City $80 p.d. in other than a Capital City Mrs S. Wright 1 March 1985 2 years $131 p.d. $100 p.d. in a Capital City $80 p.d. in other than a Capital City Australian Tourist Commission Sir Peter Derham (Chairman) 1 July 1981 (Reappointed 25 July 1983) 2 years $16 433 p.a. ($125 per night in a Capital City $95 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr J. M. Haddad (Deputy Chairman) 1 July 1982 (Reappointed 28 July 1984) 2 years $8 823 p.a. ($125 per night in a Capital City $95 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr E. H. Poole 25 July 1983 2 years $6 609 p.a. ($125 per night in a Capital City $95 per night in other than a Capital City) Capt T. Haworth 1 July 1981 (Reappointed 25 July 1983) 2 years $6 609 p.a. ($125 per night in a Capital City $95 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr G. J. Dean 25 July 1983 2 years $6 609 p.a. ($125 per night in a Capital City $95 per night in other than a Capital City) Ms E. A. Graham 7 October 1983 2 years $6 609 p.a. ($125 per night in a Capital City $95 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr H. B. MacDonald (Secretary of Dept) 3 May 1983 Indefinite Not Applicable Not Applicable* Ms J. M. Ashton 26 July 1984 2 Years $6 609 p. a. ($125 per night in a Capital City $95 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr K. M. Brown 26 July 1984 2 Years $6 609 p. a. ($125 per night in a Capital City $95 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr J. J. Kennedy 26 July 1984 2 Years $6 609 p. a. ($125 per night in a Capital City $95 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr R. Limb 16 August 1984 2 Years $6 609 p. a. ($125 per night in a Capital City $95 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr J. F. Ward 16 August 1984 2 Years $6 609 p. a. ($125 per night in a Capital City $95 per night in other than a Capital City) Tourism Advisory Council Minister 20 September 1983 Not Specified None Ministerial T.A. Mr H. B. MacDonald (Secretary of Dept) 20 September 1983 Convention is Two Years None Not Applicable* Sir Peter Derham 20 September 1983 2 years None ($125 per night in a Capital City $95 per night in other than a Capital City) Sir Frank Moore 19 October 1984 Not specified Convention is Two years None $100 per night in a Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr R. Williams 20 September 1983 Not specified Convention is Two years None $100 per night in a Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr E. M. Leatherbarrow 19 October 1984 Not specified Convention is Two years None $100 per night in a Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr J. Burton 19 October 1984 Not specified Convention is Two years None $100 per night in a Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr O. F. W. Pitts 19 October 1984 Not specified Convention is Two years None $100 per night in a Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr W. King 20 September 1983 Not specified None ($100 per night in Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr B. J. Gleeson 20 September 1983 Convention is two years None ($100 per night in Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr K. Williams 20 September 1983 Convention is two years None ($100 per night in Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr F. J. Ball 20 September 1983 Convention is two years None ($100 per night in Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr K. Alexander 2 February 1984 Convention is two years None ($100 per night in Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr J. W. Spriggs 2 February 1984 Convention is two years None ($100 per night in Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr R. Lamb 9 November 1983 Convention is two years None ($100 per night in Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Ms V. Walsh 6 July 1984 Convention is two years None ($100 per night in Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr M. Boland 22 May 1984 Convention is two years None ($100 per night in Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr P. Doyle 7 December 1984 Convention is two years None ($100 per night in Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Mr J. Gothe 18 October 1984 Convention is two years None ($100 per night in Capital City $80 per night in other than a Capital City) Australian Sports Commission Mr A. E. Harris (Chairman) 13 September 1984 5 years $286 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr H. Elliott (Deputy Chairman) 13 September 1984 5 years $211 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr H. B. MacDonald (Secretary of Department) 13 September 1984 3 years Not Applicable Not Applicable* Mr M. Fitzpatrick 13 September 1984 3 years $180 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr R. Masters 13 September 1984 3 years $180 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr J. Newman 13 September 1984 3 years $180 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr M. Tonelli 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr C. Hayes 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr P. Coles 13 September 1984 3 years $180 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Ms G. Nunn 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr G. Kenny 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Ms V. Cardwell 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr R. Lindwall 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr P. Clohessy 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr N. Fraser 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Ms B. Cuthbert 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Ms W. Pritchard 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr A. Lederer 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Mr J. Yates 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) Ms M. Pewtress 13 September 1984 3 years $131 p.d. ($125 per night in a Capital City, $95 elsewhere) National Australia Day Council Mr J. Newcombe O.B.E. 25 October 1984 4 yrs 3 mths $159 p.d. $100 p.d. Mr B. Anders A.M. 24 January 1985 2 years $128 $80 p.d. Mr J. Baker 24 January 1985 2 years $128 $80 p.d. The Hon. Fred Daly A.O. 24 January 1985 2 years $128 $80 p.d. Mr M. Edgley M.B.E. 24 October 1984 4 yrs 3 mths $128 $80 p.d. Mr M. Ella A.M. 25 October 1984 4 yrs 3 mths $128 $80 p.d. Fr B. Gore 25 October 1984 4 yrs 3 mths $128 $80 p.d. Mr J. Laws C.B.E. 24 January 1985 2 years $128 $80 p.d. Ms J. Pringle-Jones 24 January 1985 2 years $128 $80 p.d. Mr J. Reid A.O. 25 October 1984 4 yrs 3 mths $128 $80 p.d. Dr Ella Stack C.B.E. 24 January 1985 2 years $128 $80 p.d. Mr R. Suess O.A.M. 24 January 1985 2 years $128 $80 p.d. Mr C. Wallace-Crabbe 24 January 1985 2 years $128 $80 p.d. Ms J. Weaver 24 January 1985 2 years $128 $80 p.d. Working Group on Women Senator R. Crowley 29 June 1984 till report No fees $125 p.d. in Sport Mr N. May 29 June 1984 tabled $131 p.d. $125 p.d. Mrs K. Sheedy 29 June 1984 tabled $131 p.d. $125 p.d. Mrs E. Kosmala 29 June 1984 tabled $131 p.d. $125 p.d. Mrs B. Smith 29 June 1984 tabled $131 p.d. $125 p.d. Mrs H. Menzies 29 June 1984 tabled $131 p.d. $125 p.d. Mrs J. Brown 29 June 1984 tabled $131 p.d. $125 p.d. Mrs O. Mor 29 June 1984 tabled $131 p.d. $125 p.d. * Mr MacDonald receives normal Public Service entitlements. (Question No. 380) Mr Leo McLeay asked the Minister for Science, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: (1) What (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels or councils come within the Minister's jurisdiction and what is the (i) name, (ii) date and period of appointment of each member. (2) What (a) remuneration and (b) travelling allowance, is payable for each position. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) and (2) The following tables set out the information requested in respect of (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels under my jurisdiction: (a) Statutory Authorities Travelling Date of Terms of allowance Name appointment appointment Salary per day $ $ National Standards Commission Chairman (p/t) Dr W. R. Blevin 14.8.80 11.12.81-13.8.85 **Nil *100/80 Members Prof. R. E. Aitchison 11.12.81 11.12.81-31.12.85 131 per day 100/80 Mr R. J. Crawford 17.10.82 10.5.83-16.10.85 131 per day 100/80 Prof. R. Collins 17.10.84 17.10.84-16.10.88 131 per day 100/80 Mr J. Gilmore 17.10.84 17.10.84-16.10.88 131 per day 100/80 Mr A. Verey 17.10.84 17.10.84-16.10.88 131 per day 100/80 Dr P. Richards 17.10.84 17.10.84-16.10.88 131 per day 100/80 * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate ** Full-time CSIRO Officer-not eligible for remuneration (amended portion) Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Chairman Dr J. P. Wild CBE* 14.12.78 14.12.78-24.9.85 81,193 per annum *125/95 Executive Members Mr S. B. Myer 14.12.78 21.12.84-20.6.85 9,052 per annum 125/95 Prof. D. P. Craig 26.3.83 23.12.84-20.6.85 9,052 per annum 125/95 Mr G. G. Spurling 9.9.82 9.9.82-8.9.85 9,052 per annum 125/95 Dr N. K. Boardman* 14.12.78 14.12.78-24.9.85 76,527 per annum 125/95 Mr P. D. A. Wright 4.2.83 4.2.83-3.2.86 9,052 per annum 125/95 Justice M. D. Kirby CMG 11.8.83 11.8.83-10.8.86 9,052 per annum 125/95 Dr G. H. Taylor* 1.5.82 1.5.82-30.4.89 76,527 per annum 125/95 * Full-time Members * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate Council of the Australian Institute of Marine Science Chairman (P/T) Dr J. L. Farrands 1.7.82 1.7.82-30.6.87 6,781 per annum *100/80 Members Dr R. K. Steedman 18.7.82 18.7.82-30.6.85 131 per day 100/80 Prof. P. J. Cook 18.7.79 18.7.82-30.6.85 131 per day 100/80 Assoc. Prof. P. Stevenson 1.7.84 1.7.84-30.6.87 131 per day 100/80 Prof. J. M. Thomson 3.9.81 3.9.81-30.6.84 131 per day 100/80 * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate Anglo-Australian Telescope Board Australian Chairman (P/T) Prof. J. H. Carver 13.9.78 1.9.81-31.8.86 *Nil *100/80 Australian Members (P/T) Dr H. R. Frater 2.5.82 2.5.82-1.5.87 *Nil 100/80 Dr W. J. McG. Tegart 3.3.82 3.3.82-31.12.85 *Nil 100/80 * No remuneration payable * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate (b) Advisory Panels Antarctic Research Policy Advisory Committee Chairman (P/T) Prof. D. Caro OBE Jan 79 1.1.85-30.6.85 163 per day *100/80 Members (P/T) Dr G. Chittleborough 15.7.82 15.7.82-31.12.85 131 per day 100/80 Prof. K. Cole Aras, Faip, F. Inst P. 1.1.84 1.1.84-31.12.86 131 per day 100/80 Mr B. Hopkins 20.11.81 1.1.85-30.6.85 131 per day 100/80 Dr J. Zillman 15.7.82 15.7.82-31.12.85 *Nil 100/80 Prof. C. Von Der Borch 8.7.83-31.12.85 131 per day 100/80 * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate * Full-time public servant-not eligible for remuneration CSIRO Advisory Council Chairman Sir Peter Derham 1.2.81 1.2.81-30.6.85 13 564 per annum *125/95 Members Mr K. Satchwell 1.9.81 1.9.81-31.8.85 163 per day 125/95 Dr G. I. Alexander 1.9.81 1.9.81-31.8.85 163 per day 125/95 Mr R. A. Footner 1.9.81 1.9.81-31.8.85 163 per day 125/95 Prof. P. Scott 1.9.81 1.9.81-30.6.85 163 per day 125/95 Mr J. E. Kolm 1.9.81 1.9.81-30.6.85 163 per day 125/95 Dr S. C. Bambrick 1.9.81 1.9.81-30.6.85 131 per day 125/95 Dr V. A. Brown 9.9.80 9.9.80-30.6.85 *Nil *Nil Mr L. P. Duthie 5.7.80 5.7.80-4.7.85 *Nil *Nil Prof. P. T. Fink 1.7.79 1.7.79-30.6.85 *Nil *Nil Mr A. M. Godfrey 7.9.82 7.9.82-6.9.87 *Nil 125/95 Mr R. J. Kirby 1.8.82 1.8.82-31.7.85 131 per day 125/95 Mr D. Hartley 1.9.81 1.9.81-30.6.85 131 per day 125/95 Mr J. H. S. Heussler 1.9.81 1.9.81-30.6.85 131 per day 125/95 Mr D. J. Ives 24.3.82 24.3.82-23.3.87 *Nil *Nil Mr M. S. Shanahan 1.9.81 1.9.81-30.6.85 131 per day 125/95 Dr W. J. McG. Tegart 19.1.82 19.1.82-18.1.87 *Nil *Nil Mr G. J. Hunt 1.7.84 1.7.84-30.6.86 163 per day 125/95 Mr J. R. de Later 2.4.84 2.4.84-1.4.86 163 per day 125/95 Mr P. R. Staples MP 15.4.85 Life of 34th Parliament Nil 125/95 The Hon. M. J. R. McKellar MP 15.4.85 Life of 34th Parliament Nil 125/95 * Full-time public servant-not eligible for remuneration * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate * Public Servant members are not paid travelling allowance by the Council. Travelling allowance is paid by the member's department based on the level appropriate to his/her full-time position. National Research Fellowship Advisory Committee Chairman (P/T) Prof. L. Sandercock 1.12.83 1.12.83-30.11.86 163 per annum *100/80 Members Mr N. Hurst ex officio *Nil 100/80 Dr G. Brown 1.12.83 1.12.83-30.11.86 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. P. W. Sheehan 1.12.83 1.12.83-30.11.86 131 per annum 100/80 Fapss, Fapsa, FASSA Prof. M. Brennan 1.12.83 1.12.83-30.11.86 131 per annum 100/80 Mr A. Baklien 1.12.83 1.12.83-30.11.86 131 per annum 100/80 Mr D. Harrison 1.12.83 1.12.83-30.11.86 131 per annum 100/80 Mr J. Bettison 1.12.83 1.12.83-30.11.86 131 per annum 100/80 * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate * Full-time public servant-not eligible for remuneration Australian Research Grants Committee Chairman (P/T) Prof. P. Sheehan 7.3.79 1.1.83-31.12.85 163 per annum *100/80 Members (P/T) Prof. D. Aitkin 1.1.81 1.1.81-31.12.85 131 per annum 100/80 FASSA Assoc. Prof. C. Baldock 7.3.84 7.3.84-31.12.88 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. N. Hush 7.3.84 7.3.84-31.12.88 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. M. Neutze 7.3.84 7.3.84-31.12.88 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. B. H. J. McKellar 1.1.85 1.1.85-31.12.89 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. J. A. Thomson 1.1.83 1.1.83-31.12.85 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. B. E. Hobbs 7.3.83 7.3.83-31.12.87 **Nil 100/80 Prof. J. Imberger 7.3.83 7.3.83-31.12.87 131 per annum 100/80 Dr P. R. Whitfeld 7.3.83 7.3.83-31.12.87 **Nil 100/80 Dr F. A. Smith 1.1.82 1.1.82-1.1.87 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. M. Williams 1.1.85 1.1.85-31.12.89 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. G. Goodwin 1.1.85 1.1.85-31.12.89 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. B. A. Stone 1.1.85 1.1.85-31.12.89 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. B. Morris 1.1.85 1.1.85-31.12.89 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. R. Sussex 1.1.85 1.1.85-31.12.89 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. E. Weigold 1.1.82 1.1.82-1.1.87 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. P. R. Jefferies 1.1.82 1.1.82-1.1.87 131 per annum 100/80 Prof. T. A. O'Donnell 1.1.82 1.1.82-1.1.87 131 per annum 100/80 * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate ** Full-time public servant-not eligible for remuneration (Amended portion) Marine Research Allocation Advisory Committee Chairman (P/T) Prof. K. P. Stark Fie, Aust, MACS 1.7.81 1.1.84-31.12.86 163 per day *100/80 Members (P/T) Dr J. T. Baker O.B.E., FRACI 1.7.81 1.1.84-31.12.86 131 per day 100/80 Dr A. D. McEwan F.A.A. 1.1.82 1.1.82-31.12.85 **Nil 100/80 Prof. J. Lovering 1.1.85 1.1.85-31.12.87 131 per day 100/80 Prof. J. M. Swan F.A.A., FRACI 1.7.81 (ex officio) 131 per day 100/80 Dr S. Jeffrey 1.1.85 1.1.85-31.12.87 **Nil 100/80 Dr C. Barnes 1.1.84 1.1.84-31.12.86 131 per day 100/80 * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate ** Full-time public servant-not eligible for remuneration (Amended portion) Australian Marine Sciences and Technologies Advisory Committee Chairman (P/T) Prof. J. M. Swan 17.3.81 17.3.81-31.12.85 163 per day *100/80 Members (P/T) Assoc. Prof. P. Sale 1.1.84 1.1.84-31.12.86 131 per day 100/80 Prof. G. Philip 1.3.84 1.3.84-30.6.87 131 per day 100/80 Prof. K. Back A.O. 1.7.84 1.7.84-30.6.87 131 per day 100/80 Mr B. K. Bowen 31.12.81 31.12.81-31.12.85 131 per day 100/80 Mr R. J. Foster 17.9.82-31.12.85 131 per day 100/80 Mr R. Male 1.1.85 1.1.85-31.12.87 131 per day 100/80 Mr M. Buckham 1.4.85 1.4.85-31.3.88 *Nil 100/80 * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate ** Full-time public servant-not eligible for remuneration Meteorology Policy Committee Chairman (P/T) Dr G. Tegart (ex officio) *Nil *125/95 Members (P/T) Dr J. Zillman 1.5.78 (ex officio) *Nil 100/80 Mr G. L. Hollings 1.5.83 1.5.83-30.4.87 131 per day 100/80 Mr R. Yates, A.M. 1.8.84 1.1.84-31.4.88 131 per day 100/80 Mr G. Stuart 25.9.81 25.9.81-30.4.86 131 per day 100/80 Dr D. Smith 30.4.82 30.4.82-30.4.86 131 per day 100/80 * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate ** Full-time public servant-not eligible for remuneration Industrial Property Advisory Committee Chairman (P/T) J. Stonier Aug. 1978 9.8.83-31.12.85 163 per day *100/80 Deputy Chairman (P/T) P. Smith ex-officio *Nil 100/80 Members J. Doyle 1 Sept. 1984 1.9.84-31.12.85 131 per day 100/80 Prof. R. Officer 1 Sept. 1984 1.9.84-30.6.87 131 per day 100/80 R. Ryan Aug. 1978 9.8.83-31.12.85 131 per day 100/80 D. A. Walsh Aug. 1978 9.8.83-31.12.85 131 per day 100/80 Dr L. Brodribb 1 Sept. 1984 1.9.84-30.6.87 131 per day 100/80 * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate * Full-time public servant-not eligible for remuneration Board of Examiners of Patents Attorneys Chairman Mr P. Smith 1978 ex officio *Nil *100/80 Members (elected) Mr M. J. Royal 7.12.82 7.12.82-6.12.85 131 per day 100/80 Mr T. N. Beadle 7.10.76 7.12.82-6.12.85 131 per day 100/80 Mr C. M. Bentley 12.9.77 1.1.84-31.12.86 131 per day 100/80 Dr D. B. Mischlewski 14.8.79 1.1.84-31.12.86 131 per day 100/80 Ms A. Dufty 1.1.84 1.1.84-31.12.86 131 per day 100/80 Mr D. R. Shanahan 1.1.83 1.1.84-31.12.86 131 per day 100/80 Mr R. C. Wray 20.10.78 20.10.78-31.12.87 131 per day 100/80 Mr C. H. Friemann 15.12.80 1.1.84-31.12.86 *Nil 100/80 * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate * Full-time public servant-not eligible for remuneration Commission for the Future Chairman (P/T) Mr P. Adams 12.2.85 12.2.85-11.2.88 163 per day *100/80 Members Mr R. Williams 12.2.85 12.2.85-11.2.88 **Nil 100/80 Assoc. Prof. S. Smith 12.2.85 12.2.85-11.2.88 131 per day 100/80 Dr M. Cleary 12.2.85 12.2.85-11.2.88 ***Nil 100/80 Prof. P. Mason 12.2.85 12.2.85-11.2.88 131 per day 100/80 Prof. L. Sandercock 12.2.85 12.2.85-11.2.88 131 per day 100/80 Ms J. Owen 12.2.85 12.2.85-11.2.88 131 per day 100/80 * Capital City rate/other than capital city rate ** Full-time Government employee-not eligible for remuneration *** Sitting fees are not paid to Dr Martha Cleary, as it is the policy of her employer, ICI Australia, to contribute freely to initiatives of national importance. In substitution for the answer which appeared in Hansard (page 1469) of 18 April 1985. (Question No. 386) Mr Leo McLeay asked the Minister for Local Government and Administrative Services, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: (1) What (a) statutory authorities and (b) advisory panels or councils come within the Minister's jurisdiction and what is the (i) name, (ii) date and period of appointment of each member. (2) What (a) remuneration and (b) travelling allowance, is payable for each position. Mr Uren —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: 1 (a) Commonwealth Accommodation and Catering Services Ltd (i) and (ii)-B. K. Phelan 2 October 1957 no fixed term G. A. Low 29 March 1979 no fixed term A. R. Palmer 29 March 1979 no fixed term K. Dal Bon 1 November 1983 no fixed term B. E. Hinchcliffe 1 November 1983 no fixed term K. N. Jones, CBE 1 November 1983 no fixed term P. F. McCahey 1 November 1983 no fixed term A. A. Hillier 9 November 1984 no fixed term S. A. Wenger 9 November 1984 no fixed term Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation (i) and (ii)- G. F. Craig OBE (Chairman) 1 July 1984 *5 years R. E. Howell (Deputy Chairman) 1 December 1984 4 years 7 months M. K. Read (Deputy Chairman) 1 December 1984 *4 years 7 months V. J. Mendham (Part-time Member) 16 February 1984 2 years R. A. McLean (Part-time Member) 1 March 1983 *2 years 11 months G. N. Land (Part-time Member) 23 November 1982 3 years J. L. Roach (Ex-officio Member) Concurrent with term as Mayor of Albury L. C. Boyes (Ex-officio Member) Concurrent with term as Mayor of Wodonga * Re-appointment 1 (b) Board of Directors, Commonwealth Accommodation and Catering Services Ltd. (i) and (ii)-J. J. Maunsell (Chairman) 1 July 1983 *3 years J. M. Wark, OBE 1 July 1983 *2 years R. G. Cook 1 July 1983 3 years P. B. Gibson 1 July 1983 3 years T. Crothers 1 July 1983 3 years K. A. Bourke, AM 1 July 1983 3 years M. Horder, M.H.A. 1 November 1983 3 years * Re-appointment 2 (a) Commonwealth Accommodation and Catering Services Ltd. (Members) nil Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation Chairman $68,287 p.a. salary $2,985 p.a. allowance Deputy $58,318 p.a. salary Chairman $1,355 p.a. allowance Part-time and Ex-officio Member $9,052 p.a. Board of Directors, Commonwealth Accommodation and Catering Services Ltd. Chairman $16,860 p.a. Member $6,781 p.a. 2 (b) Commonwealth Accommodation and Catering Services Ltd. (Members) nil Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation Chairman $125 p.d. Capital City $95 p.d. Other Deputy $100 p.d. Capital City Chairman $70 p.d. Other Part-time and $125 p.d. Capital City Ex-officio $95 p.d. Other Member Board of Directors, Commonwealth Accommodation and Catering Services Ltd. $100 p.d. Capital City $80 p.d. Other In substitution for the answer which appeared in Hansard, (page 2233) of 13 May 1985. (Question No. 400) Mr Hodges asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: (1) How many staff are employed, and what are the categories of the employees, at each repatriation hospital. (2) What are the categories with staff shortages at each of these hospitals. Mr Scholes —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The staff employed at 31 March were as follows: RGH RGH RGH RGH RGH RGH Category Concord Heidelberg Greenslopes Hollywood Daw Park Hobart Administrative Services 438 262 180 129 102 31 Technical Services 289 202 141 85 84 23 Nursing Services 1 065 667 502 303 319 75 Domestic Services 337 193 153 178 130 43 Food Services 241 170 130 105 92 25 Stores 34 23 14 11 14 3 Medical 161 113 71 35 48 14 Miscellaneous 165 56 44 51 10 4 Total 2 730 1 686 1 235 897 799 218 In some cases the categories are not defined in the same ways at the various hospitals and comparisons may not be of like with like. (2) Some staff shortages are being experienced with the main area of shortage being in the nursing category. However, problems have been experienced in recruiting therapists, radiologists, various categories of specialists and general technical staff owing, in part, to salary disparities between Commonwealth and State rates. Other contributing factors are the shortage of particular skills in some employment groups in the community. The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has indicated his concern regarding staffing problems experienced by the Repatriation Hospitals and consideration is being given to a review of hospital staffing. A comprehensive review of the repatriation hospitals system has been undertaken by a team chaired by Dr Ian Brand and a report is expected in June. (Question No. 410) Mr Simmons asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: Will he consider providing 008 service telephone numbers to Government Passport Offices as a service to residents of rural and provincial Australia. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Yes. The provision of 008 service telephone numbers for all passport clients is under active consideration by my Department. As the first step, equipment is being installed in the Department's Central Office in Canberra on a six month trial basis. The equipment will enable dedicated telephone answering staff to handle calls made to the Sydney Passports Office. Based on the data this facility will provide and the concurrent examination of extending this arrangement to other Passports Offices, consideration will be given to providing an Australia-wide 008 facility for all passport inquiries. (Question No. 411) Mr Beddall asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 22 March 1985: (1) How many Community Employment Program projects have been approved for the (a) Inala Ward of the Brisbane City Council, (b) Moreton Shire Council areas within the Electoral Division of Rankin, (c) Boonah Shire Council and (d) Allora Shire Council, since the scheme began. (2) What was the cost of each project. (3) How many people were employed on each project. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is: 1 (a) (b) Program statistics are not collected on a local government ward basis; nor is it possible to indentify those projects in the Moreton Shire Council area, which come within the Electoral Division of Rankin. Specific project information in this regard is therefore not available. 1 (c) (d) 2 and 3 Project Federal Jobs Sponsor Project Cost Funds Created $ $ Boonah Shire Council Upgrading and construction of floodways 61,943 56,140 5 Construction of floodways and concrete road strips 52,110 36,477 5 Amenities block-Lake Moogerah 24,356 17,049 6 Cultural Centre landscaping 15,655 10,959 3 Upgrading engineering plans 9,584 7,667 2 Watermain upgrading 91,877 23,892 5 Water treatment plant 395,722 277,005 15 Allora Shire Council Construction of concrete inverts 100,000 82,790 8 Urban drainage 30,035 21,000 4 Compilation of district history 14,000 11,200 1 Information on projects within each electorate is provided by telegram to the relevant member at the time of project approval. The honourable member would therefore already have information on projects within his own electorate. (Question No. 426) Mr Wright asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 26 March 1985: (1) What powers exist at the Federal level to assist or protect people in small business or commercial tenants against unfair practices used by landlords. (2) Do such powers apply in the States as well as the ACT and the Northern Territory. (3) Has his attention been drawn to the practices used by landlords to calculate rentals on the gross turnover of a business and of charging 'key money' to new tenants. (4) What protection exists at the Federal level to prevent such practices. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The principal legislation at the Commonwealth level dealing generally with unfair business practices is the Trade Practices Act 1974. Division 1, Part V of that Act contains a general prohibition on misleading or deceptive conduct and specific prohibitions on particular examples of unfair conduct. Section 53A states that a corporation shall not, in connexion with the sale or grant of an interest in land, make a false or misleading statement concerning the nature of the interest in the land, the price payable, the location or characteristics of the land, the use to which the land may be put or the existence or availability of facilities associated with the land. Section 59 (2) provides that where a corporation invites persons to participate in a business activity requiring the investment of moneys and the performance of work by the persons involved, the corporation shall not make, with respect to the profitability or risk or any other material aspect of the business activity, a statement that is false or misleading in a material particular. The latter section is directed at the case where a person buys a business on the basis of a statement by the seller as to the profitability of the business, which subsequently proves false. In addition, section 52 generally prohibits, on a civil basis, a corporation, in trade or commerce, engaging in conduct that is deceptive or misleading or likely to mislead or deceive. There is no general Commonwealth legislation, which applies throughout Australia, dealing with landlords and tenants, or with commercial leasing practices. This area is seen as one for the State and Territory Governments to control, given the constitutional limitations on the Commonwealth's power. (2) The Trade Practices Act 1974 applies throughout Australia, although it is generally limited in its application to the conduct of corporations. The reason for this is that the legislative basis for the Act is the corporations' power (s. 51(xx)) of the Constitution. However, by virtue of section 6 of the Act, it also applies to the conduct of individuals in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. This extended application has its constitutional basis in the Territories' power (s. 122) of the Constitution. I understand that the ACT Landlords and Tenants Ordinance applies only to domestic leases. I also understand that there are proposals for an ACT commercial leases ordinance which would provide some assistance to commercial tenants, but these proposals are only at a preliminary stage. (3) and (4) I understand such practices as these may be engaged in by landlords. There is presently no Commonwealth legislation dealing with these specific practices. To the extent that they may be unconscionable in particular circumstances, it is pertinent to note the Green Paper entitled 'The Trade Practices Act-Proposals for Change' issued in February 1984, wherein the Government proposed to introduce a section in the Trade Practices Act prohibiting unconscionable conduct in relation to a contract or proposed contract. Such a section, if enacted, may have application to the practices mentioned in (3), but the Government has yet to make a final decision about the proposal. (Question No. 460) Mr Braithwaite asked the Minister representing the Minister for Community Services, upon notice, on 26 March 1985: (1) Apart from subsidies paid under the Aged and Disabled Persons' Homes Act, Aged and Disabled Persons' Hostels Act, Child Care Act, Delivered Meals Subsidy Act, Handicapped Persons' Assistance Act, Homeless Persons' Assistance Act, Home Nursing Subsidy Act, Nursing Homes Assistance Act, States (Home Care) Act, and States Grants (Paramedical Services) Act, what amounts have been paid by his Department and to which community based organisations in (a) 1980-81, (b) 1981-82, (c) 1982-83 and (d) 1983-84 and under which Acts have these payments been made. (2) What amounts will be paid in 1984-85 and to which community based organisations. Mr Howe —The Minister for Community Services has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: The Department of Community Services was created in December 1984. The following answer covers payments formerly made by sections of the Departments of Social Security and Health, now made by the Department of Community Services. Numerous payments are made direct to community based organisations under legislative authority other than the Acts referred to in the question. In addition, block grants are paid under some programs, to the States/Territories, which determine distribution to individual organisations. It would not be possible to identify all organisations deriving assistance from these sources without diverting staffing resources from other critical tasks. The attached schedule provides an indication of the number of services/organisations assisted by the Department, amounts paid, or payable, under various programs and the relevant legislative authority. PAYMENTS TO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATIONS 1980-81/1984-85 No. of Financial organisations/ Year (in services which program receiving Program Act was available) payments Payments made $ Grants to Community Welfare Agencies (Emergency Relief) Appropriation Act No. 1 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 63 70 172 428,000 428,000 2,273,300 1983-84 333 4,457,200 (est) 1984-85 465 5,389,000 Grants to Community Welfare Agencies (Special Assistance Scheme) Appropriation Act No. 1 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 2 - - 2 14,150 - - 24,800 Youth Accommodation Assistance Scheme Appropriation Act No. 1982-83 89 297,000 Grants-in-aid Appropriation Act Nos 1 and 2 1980-81 1981-82 4 5 540,000 576,634 1982-83 5 733,161 1983-84 6 780,488 (est) 1984-85 7 893,000 Children's Services Child Care Act 1972(1) 1980-81 1981-82 1,522 1,460 (2)40,944,000 47,270,000 Appropriation Act Nos 1 and 2 1982-83 1983-84 1,622 1,864 64,954,000 80,125,000 (est) 1984-85 2,332 123,773,000 Geriatric Assessment Appropriation Act No. 2 (3)1983-84 1984-85 3 3 91,300 371,880 Grants to Hostels for dementia sufferers Appropriation Act No. 2 1983-84 (est) 1984-85 7 14 199,370 400,000 (1) Payments under the Children's Services Program are made under the Appropriation Acts, either directly to the organisation, or via State-funded services. Payments for operational assistance for direct-funded centre-based day care are determined under the provisions of the Child Care Act 1972. Many organisations receive funding for the same service under both Acts. (2) These amounts do not include pre-school block grants payable via-the-States. These have remained at a fixed annual level of $33,090,000. (3) Payments for geriatric assessment in 1983-84 were made by the Department of Health. Note: Payments under the National Health Act to proprietors of qualified nursing homes (including Government nursing homes), in respect to qualified patients, include a number operated by religious and charitable organisations. As at 1 April 1985, there were 136 such homes. Release of information on individual nursing homes is generally prohibited under Section 135A of the National Health Act. The Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service (CRS) makes payments to some community organisations in return for services provided to CRS clients (for example, guide dog training provided by institutes for the blind). Details of payments made are not readily available. (Question No. 470) Mr MacKellar asked the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: (1) How many briefs were provided to the Government on Cabinet Submissions by the Australian Science and Technology Council (ASTEC) during the term of the first Hawke Government, in accordance with its responsibilities as outlined on page 1 of ASTEC's 1983-84 Report. (2) What were the subjects covered. (3) Did ASTEC advise the Government to cut Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation expenditure by $10m. Mr Hawke —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1), (2) and (3) ASTEC provides briefing, as necessary, on any relevant science and technology matters before the Government. In accordance with the practices of successive governments, I have no intention of providing information on the specific advice offered by ASTEC on Cabinet Submissions. (Question No. 474) Mr Lloyd asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: Is it a fact that as commented upon by the Special Prosecutor, Mr Redlich, as reported in the Age of 7 April 1984, police have little trouble collecting material gathered by machines similar to subscriber computer record printers (SCRP) used in hotels, motels and businesses which have helped lead to successful prosecutions; if so, by what authority are the interceptions made. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The relevant paragraph in the Age article is not, in fact, attributed to Mr Redlich or, indeed, to anyone else. It seems to be an assertion by the journalist who wrote the article, and I am in no position to comment on its accuracy. It should be borne in mind, however, that the Telecommunications (Interception) Act does not regulate interceptions made with the knowledge of the person making the communications. In this regard, attention is drawn to the following paragraph in the Review by Mr F. Vincent Q.C., of Allegations against Telecom- '9.25 The parallel is drawn in support of the wider use of the SCRP machine between that device and the commonly used hotel/motel metering machines. I am satisfied however that such a comparison is not appropriate since in the hotel/motel situation there is either actual permission given by telephone users for the use of such monitoring devices, or at least an anticipation and understanding that calls will be monitored in such a way as to compute telephone charges with equipment suitable for that purpose. Under the Telecommunications (Interception) Act, it is the lack of knowledge which renders such interception unlawful.' (Question No. 513) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister for Communications, upon notice, on 27 March 1985: (1) Has his attention been drawn to the concern of people who live on isolated station properties in the NT, Queensland, WA and SA that they will not be included in the Digital Radio Concentrator System (DRCS) telephone system which is a key element in Telecom's plan to provide telephone access to all Australians by 1990. (2) Will those who live beyond the 40-50 kilometre zone on each side of the microwave bearer between Kunnunara and Katherine in the Kimberley and Victoria River areas, be connected to some form of modern telephone system by 1990; if so, when and what type of system is proposed. Mr Duffy —The answer to the honourable member's question, based on advice from the Australian Telecommunications Commission, is as follows: (1) Telecom's Rural and Remote Areas Programme (RRAP) is aimed at extending the terrestrial telecommunications network into sparsely settled areas of Australia and to make available, between now and 1990, an automatic telephone service to every Australian who requires one. Whilst DRCS is a key element in this programme, service provision by other terrestrial means will also be utilised. (2) Yes. It is expected that automatic telephone service will be provided using DRCS, Multiple and Single Circuit Radio systems, Digital Radio systems and conventional exchanges. Final plans are dependent upon the availability of funds, manpower resources, equipment deliveries and the development of a suitable network support infrastructure. (Question No. 528) Mr Jacobi asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 28 March 1985: (1) Does the International Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material represent the vehicle by which one practical method of contributing towards the prevention of nuclear weapons' proliferation may be achieved? (2) What are the main obligations of parties to the Convention? (3) Has Australia signed and ratified the Convention; if not, why not and will he undertake to do so without delay? (4) When was the Convention drawn up and under whose auspices? (5) How many countries have signed and ratified this Convention? (6) Is the Convention now in force? Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) One of the objectives of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, as expressed in the preamble, is 'to avert the potential dangers posed by the unlawful taking and use of nuclear material'. As recognised, for example, in Australia's bilateral nuclear safeguards agreements and those of other suppliers, the physical protection of nuclear material is an important complementary control to international safeguards in seeking to ensure that nuclear material for peaceful purposes remains within the peaceful nuclear fuel cycle. The Convention, in that it seeks to protect nuclear material from theft and misuse, contributes towards the prevention of nuclear weapons proliferation. (2) The main obligation of parties to the Convention is to establish and maintain certain standards for the physical protection of nuclear material against theft during international transport. Parties are also called on to co-operate in recovering any nuclear material which may be stolen and in dealing with offences involving such material. The Convention defines certain serious offences involving nuclear material which parties are to make punishable and for which offenders will be subject to extradition or prosecution. (3) Australia signed the Convention on 22 February 1984. Implementation of the Convention will have implications for both State and Federal law. There will, therefore, need to be further discussions with the States before proceeding to ratification. (4) The Convention was adopted at a meeting of Government representatives in Vienna on 26 October 1979 following negotiations under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency beginning in 1976. (5) Thirty-nine countries and one organisation have signed and twelve countries have so far ratified the Convention. (6) No. In accordance with Article XIX of the Convention it will enter into force on the thirtieth day following the date of deposit of the twenty-first instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval. (Question No. 529) Mr Jacobi asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 28 March 1985: (1) Will Australia be making submissions to the Third Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons regarding means of reducing the dangers of the horizontal spread of nuclear weapons; if so, has his Department turned its attention to the dangers of nuclear devices falling into the hands of terrorist groups. (2) What safeguards can be effected to prevent Governments from passing such devices to extra-national political groups which, in seeking to achieve their own objectives, may also be serving the political, military or religious objectives of the national government. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Australia will be working actively before and at the third Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), to be held in Geneva in September 1985, to reduce further the dangers of horizontal proliferation. One particular means which Australia will be pursuing is the acceptance pursuant to Article III.2 of the treaty of fullscope safeguards as a condition of nuclear supply to non-nuclear weapon states not parties to the NPT. With regard to the second part of the question, preventing nuclear devices from falling into the hands of terrorist groups has always been one of the factors in the determination of appropriate safeguards and physical protection measures. (See Part (2) below). I have interpreted nuclear devices as meaning nuclear explosive devices. (2) With respect to nuclear explosive devices, the three nuclear weapon states parties to the NPT have an international legally-binding obligation under Article I of the treaty not to transfer such devices or control over them to any recipient whatsoever. The two nuclear weapon states which are not parties to the NPT have a policy which reflects that approach. The non-nuclear weapon states parties to the NPT have accepted in Article II of the treaty an international legally-binding obligation not to manufacture or otherwise acquire nuclear weapons and other nuclear explosive devices and not to seek or receive any assistance in the manufacture of nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices. Moreover, reading Articles I and II together with the preamble and the object and purposes of the treaty, the non-nuclear weapon states parties to the NPT also are enjoined from engaging in the sort of activity from which the nuclear weapon states are prohibited by Article I. Parties to the Treaty of Tlatelolco which have brought that treaty into force accept an international legally-binding obligation to use nuclear material and facilities under their jurisdiction exclusively for peaceful purposes. In more specific terms, they also accept obligations to prescribe the deployment, testing, use or manufacture of nuclear weapons in their territories and to themselves refrain from the manufacture or possession of any nuclear weapon. Non-nuclear weapon states which are parties to the NPT and states which are parties to the Treaty of Tlatelolco which have brought that Treaty into force also accept international safeguards to verify their non-proliferation commitments. Safeguards are applied through an international legally-binding agreement with the IAEA. Compliance with the obligations in the agreements are monitored and overseen by the IAEA and its Board of Governors. Safeguards verify the non-diversion of safeguarded nuclear material for peaceful purposes. Under the operation of safeguards, as applied pursuant to obligations in the NPT and the Treaty of Tlatelolco, the international transfer of nuclear material to non-nuclear weapon states is recorded. Many suppliers, such as Australia, also have bilateral requirements including that of prior consent over re-transfers. In Australia's case, an eligible destination for end-use of Australian origin nuclear material is a country with which Australia has a bilateral nuclear safeguards agreement in force. Safeguarded nuclear material, therefore, could not be passed to extra-national groups without its detection and, in many cases, the prior consent of the supplier. In the latter instance, where suppliers have undertaken international non-proliferation commitments, such transfers would be in breach of those commitments. Certain other countries, not in any of the above categories of states, have not entered into any comparable international legal obligations concerning non-proliferation and may or may not require IAEA safeguards on their nuclear exports. In a small number of such non nuclear weapon states which have unsafeguarded nuclear facilities, the passing of nuclear material from such facilities to extra-national political groups is theoretically possible, although unlikely for national security reasons. This possibility, nevertheless, underlines the importance of universal adherence to the NPT or, at a minimum, universal acceptance of fullscope safeguards under the IAEA-a current Australian objective as outlined in Part (1) above. With respect to the possible illicit manufacture of nuclear explosive devices, the major nuclear suppliers and consumers have accepted international legal obligations-such as are in Australia's bilateral nuclear safeguards agreements-to apply physical protection in accordance with standards recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency. These physical protection obligations are the principal means of preventing nuclear items falling into the hands of terrorist groups. The first NPT Review Conference in 1975 recommended the negotiation of an international convention of the physical protection of nuclear material. Negotiations on such a convention were completed in 1979. The convention has so far attracted forty signatures and twelve ratifications, nine short of the number required to bring it into force. Upon its entry into force, the convention will supplement existing bilateral arrangements. Australia signed the convention on 22 February 1985 and is actively considering the steps required for its ratification. (Question No. 540) Mr Tickner asked the Minister representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, upon notice, on 28 March 1985: (1) Has a third report on the survey of the health of employees in the research establishment of the Australian Atomic Energy Commission (AAEC) conducted by Professor Ferguson between 1974 and 1978, been completed; if so, will the report be published. (2) Since the publication of the Second Report, has there been an ongoing survey of the health of the AAEC employees; if so, what have been the results of these surveys. (3) Does the AAEC monitor the health of its former employees as well as its current staff; if so, for what period of time after the completion of their employment with the AAEC is this done. (4) How many deaths and premature retirements resulting from ill health have occurred since 1978 from among (a) the staff employed by the AAEC at the time of the surveys conducted by Professor Ferguson and (b) new staff employed since the publication of the Second Report. (5) What was the cause of death or reason for the premature retirement in each case. (6) Were any of the illnesses named sustained as a result of exposure to occupational hazards during the course of employment with the AAEC. (7) Is there any indication that a further survey of the health of AAEC employees is warranted. (8) Since the establishment of the Commission how many claims for compensation have been lodged against the AAEC by employees or former employees suffering from serious illnesses and what have been the outcomes of these claims. (9) How many of the cases have been settled out of court. Mr Barry Jones —The Minister for Resources and Energy has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) No. there has been no suggestion by Australian Atomic Energy commission (AAEC) management or staff organisations that a third report is needed. (2) No. (3) The AAEC, on the recommendation of its joint management/staff occupational safety and health policy committee, has established a committee to study and regularly review cases of chronic disease including those of long latency. Any case of illness/disease in current and former employees suspected, or shown, to have been caused by the work environment is reviewed by this committee. Medical examinations by the AAEC Medical Officer continue to be available to individual AAEC staff members. (4) (a) 22 deaths-39 premature retirements. (b) 1 death-nil premature retirements. (5) Cause/Reason Deaths Retirements Heart Disease 14 7 Cerebral Disease 2 3 Cancers 5 6 Motor Vehicle Accidents 1 3 Suicide 1 . . Asbestosis . . 1 Diabetes . . 1 Hypertension/anxiety . . 2 Respiratory/lung . . 2 Nervous disorders . . 3 Arthritis . . 1 Multiple Sclerosis . . 1 Glaucoma . . 1 Alzheimers Disease . . 1 Spondylosis/bone injuries . . 7 23 39 (6) No connection between the illnesses and exposure to radiation or chemical hazards has been established. Since 1978 there have been three compensation claims concerning persons who have died or retired prematurely on grounds of invalidity claimed to be work-related. One heart disease claim was accepted as due to stress. One cancer claim has yet to be determined by the Commissioner for Employees Compensation and another was disallowed and is now subject of an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. A further cancer claim involving a former employee who resigned after 1978 and later died is also to be determined. (7) No. See (1) and (3) above. (8) Details of compensation claims against the AAEC since its establishment are set out below: Number Dis- Type of illness of claims Accepted allowed Heart disease 10 6 4 Thrombosis 2 2 . . Accidents (car/plane) 3 3 . . Chronic anxiety 1 1 . . Pulmonary disease 3 2 1 Sarcoidosis 2 1 1 Cancers 8* 2* 4* Epilepsy 1 . . 1 * 2 claims not yet determined * 1 claim pending appeal * these accepted claims relate to a leukaemia case and a lung cancer case. In the leukaemia case there had been previous employment in private industry and a higher exposure to radiation there than in AAEC employment. The Commissioner for Employees' Compensation however placed the onus on the Commonwealth to prove that exposure at the AAEC had not led to cancer. The lung cancer case involved a heavy smoker who had worked in an area where contaminated clothing is laundered but where there was no exposure to direct radiation. The worker involved had inhaled starchdust in the laundry and this was considered significant by the site Medical Officer. (Regarding radiation hazard all laundry workers at Lucas Heights are monitored regularly so that exposure does not exceed 50 per cent of allowable occupational dose). (9) None. (Question No. 574) Mr Cadman asked the Minister representing the Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Deartment, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are provided with credit cards. (2)Which companies are used to provide these cards (e.g. American Express, Diners Club) (3) Who pays the membership and service fees. (4) At what level is an officer entitled to credit cards. (5) What limits are placed on the usage of the cards. Mr Barry Jones —As Acting Minister, the answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) There are 174 officers within the portfolio who are provided with credit cards. (2) Credit cards available to officers are issued by: American Express International (AMEX), Diners Club International, The Australian Telecommunications Commission (Telecom), The Australian National Airlines Commission (TAA), Ansett Airlines of Australia Ltd (Ansett) (3) There are normally no membership or service fees applicable to TAA, Ansett or Telecom credit cards. In respect of AMEX and Diners Club credit cards, a Departmental Secretary may approve reimbursement of the annual membership fee to an officer in accordance with Finance Direction 34/25. AMEX and Diners Club have introduced special annual membership rates for officers who apply for and are issued with credit cards through 'corporate cards' schemes that were negotiated with the Department of Finance-usually of the order of $10-12. (4) The issue of TAA, Ansett and Telecom credit cards to nominated senior officers e.g. Departmental Secretaries and their Deputies has been longstanding. There are no restrictions on the level of officers who may apply for AMEX or Diners Club credit cards. However, before a credit card is issued under the 'corporate card' scheme, a Department must be satisfied that the officer has a 'work-related' need for the card. (5) TAA, Ansett and Telecom credit cards are intended for use by senior officers where there is an urgent need to use the services of those bodies for official purposes in circumstances that do not allow the usual procedures to be followed, such as outside normal business hours or in locations remote from the Department's office. AMEX and Diners Club cards are subject to the limitations placed on the cards by AMEX or Diners Club. Officers are responsible to meet all expenditure charged to their card account. Expenditure of an official nature incurred by the use of credit cards is subject to normal reimbursement procedures to which the disciplines of the Audit Act and other relevant legislation are applied. Other charges including interest, etc, that the officer chooses to incur in using these cards are the personal responsibility of that officer. (Question No. 578) Mr Cadman asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are provided with credit cards. (2) Which companies are used to provide these cards (e.g. American Express, Diners Club). (3) Who pays the membership and service fees. (4) At what level is an officer entitled to credit cards. (5) What limits are placed on the usage of the cards. Mr Beazley —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Department of the Special Minister of State-12 Australian Federal Police-9 Australian Electoral Commission- 25 permanently 4 other cards are issued to officers as required National Crime Authority-Nil Commonwealth Grants Commission-2 Remuneration Tribunal-2 (2) American Express International (Amex) Diners Club International Shell Co. of Australia Ltd Australian Telecommunications Commission (Telecom) Cabcharge. (3) There are normally no membership or service fees applicable to Shell, Telecom or Cabcharge cards. The annual membership fee for Amex and Diners Club 'corporate' cards ($10-$12) are paid by the Department or statutory authority. All service fees are borne by the cardholder. (4) Amex, Diners Club and Telecom cards are normally issued to Senior Executive Service officers, or equivalent, and above. This may be varied to a lower level classification in special circumstances. Shell and Cabcharge cards are issued to Australian Electoral Commission officers according to operational requirements. (5) Amex and Diners Club cards are subject to the limitations placed on the cards by Amex or Diners Club. Officers are responsible to meet all expenditure charged to their card account. Expenditure of an official nature incurred by the use of credit cards is subject to normal reimbursement procedures to which the disciplines of the Audit Act and other relevant legislation are applied. Other charges including interest, et cetera, that the officer chooses to incur in using these cards are the personal responsibility of that officer. Telecom, Shell and Cabcharge cards are intended for use for official purposes only. (Question No. 579) Mr Cadman asked the Minister representing the Minister for Finance, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are provided with credit cards. (2) Which companies are used to provide these cards (e.g. American Express, Diners Club). (3) Who pays the membership and service fees. (4) At what level is an officer entitled to credit cards. (5) What limits are placed on the usage of the cards. Mr Hurford —The Minister for Finance has provided the following answers to the honourable member's question: (1) 24. (2) Credit cards available to officers are issued by: American Express International (Amex); Diners Club International; The Australian Telecommunications Commission (Telecom); The Australian National Airlines Commission (TAA); Ansett Airlines of Australia Ltd (Ansett). (3) There are normally no membership or service fees applicable to TAA, Ansett or Telecom credit cards. In respect of Amex and Diners Club credit cards, a departmental secretary may approve reimbursement of the annual membership fee to an officer in accordance with Finance Direction 34/25. Amex and Diners Club have introduced special annual membership rates for officers who apply for and are issued with credit cards through 'corporate card' schemes that were negotiated with the Department of Finance-usually of the order of $10-12. (4) The issue of TAA, Ansett and Telecom credit cards to nominated senior officers e.g. departmental secretaries and their deputies has been longstanding. There are no restrictions on the level of officers who may apply for Amex or Diners Club credit cards. However, before a credit card is issued under the 'corporate card' scheme, a department must be satisfied that the officer has a 'work-related' need for the card. (5) TAA, Ansett and Telecom credit cards are intended for use by Senior officers where there is an urgent need to use the services of those bodies for official purposes in circumstances that do not allow the usual procedures to be followed, such as outside normal business hours or in locations remote from the Department's office. Amex and Diners Club cards are subject to the limitations placed on the cards by Amex or Diners Club. Officers are responsible for meeting all expenditure charged to their card account. Expenditure of an official nature incurred by the use of credit cards is subject to normal reimbursement procedures to which the disciplines of the Audit Act and other relevant legislation are applied. Other charges including interest, et cetera, that the officer chooses to incur in using these cards are the personal responsibility of that officer. (Question No. 580) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are provided with credit cards? (2) Which companies are used to provide these cards (e.g. American Express, Diners Club)? (3) Who pays the membership and service fees? (4) At what level is an officer entitled to credit cards? (5) What limits are placed on the usage of the cards? Mr Hayden —The answer to the question is as follows: (1) 43. (2) American Express (40) and Diners Club (3). (3) The Department of Foreign Affairs pays membership fees of $12 for American Express and $10 for Diners Club. (4) There are no restrictions on the level of officers who may apply for American Express or Diners Club credit cards. However before a credit card is issued under the 'corporate card' scheme, a department must be satisfied that an officer has a 'work related' need for the card. There are currently 25 cards issued to SES officers and 18 to non SES officers. (5) Amex and Diners Club cards are subject to the limitations placed on the cards by Amex or Diners Club. Credit card holders are in the first instance required to meet payment of the expenditure incurred in the use of the facility direct with the credit card company. Any authorised official expenditure is subsequently reimbursed by the Department to the officer subject to the provisions of the Audit Act and other relevant legislation. With the exception that officers may not use credit cards to arrange official travel bookings or to pay for fares for official travel, there are no other limitations placed on the usage of the cards. Other charges, including interest etc. that the officer chooses to incur in using these cards are the personal responsibility of that officer. (Question No. 591) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are provided with credit cards. (2) Which companies are used to provide these cards (eg, American Express, Diners Club). (3) Who pays the membership and service fees. (4) At what level is an officer entitled to credit cards. (5) What limits are placed on the usage of the cards. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1)-(i) Department of Sport, Recreation and Tourism-8. (ii) Australian Tourist Commission-1. (iii) Office of the Australian Sports Commission-Nil. (2) Credit Cards available to officers are issued by: American Express International (AMEX) Diners Club International, The Australian Telecommunications Commission (Telecom) The Australian National Airlines Commission (TAA) Ansett Airlines of Australia Ltd (Ansett) (3) There are normally no membership or service fees applicable to TAA, Ansett or Telecom credit cards. In respect of AMEX and Diners Club credit cards, a Departmental Secretary may approve reimbursement of the annual membership fee to an officer in accordance with Finance Direction 34/25. AMEX and Diners Club have introduced special annual membership rates for officers who apply for and are issued with credit cards through ''Corporate Card'' Schemes that were negotiated with the Department of Finance-usually of the order of $10-12. (4) The issue of TAA, Ansett and Telecom credit cards to nominated senior officers eg, Departmental Secretaries and their Deputies has been longstanding. There are no restrictions on the level of officers who may apply for AMEX or Diners Club credit cards. However, before a credit card is issued under the 'Corporate Card' Scheme, a Department must be satisfied that the officer has a 'work-related' need for the card. (5) TAA, Ansett and Telecom credit cards are intended for use by senior officers where there is an urgent need to use the services of those bodies for official purposes in circumstances that do not allow the usual procedures to be followed, such as outside normal business hours or in locations remote from the Department's office. AMEX and Diners Club cards are subject to the limitations placed on the cards by AMEX or Diners Club. Officers are responsible to meet all expenditure charged to their card account. Expenditure of an official nature incurred by the use of credit cards is subject to normal reimbursement procedures to which the disciplines of the Audit Act and other relevant legislation are applied. Other charges including interest etc, that the officer chooses to incur in using these cards are the personal responsibility of that officer. (Question No. 598) Mr Cadman asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are provided with credit cards. (2) Which companies are used to provide these cards (e.g. American Express, Diners Club). (3) Who pays the membership and service fees. (4) At what level is an officer entitled to credit cards. (5) What limits are placed on the usage of the cards. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) At this stage no officers in the Department of Veterans' Affairs are provided with credit cards. However, the Department proposes to permit members of the Senior Executive Service and certain officers nominated by Branch Heads to apply for the facility. The Australian War Memorial has provided five of its officers, in the Senior Executive Service, with credit cards. (2) The Department proposes to use American Express and/or Diners Club International. The Australian War Memorial uses American Express. (3) It is proposed that the Department reimburse the membership and service fees for approved officers. The Australian War Memorial pays the membership and service fees for its approved officers. (4) In accordance with guidelines issued by the Department of Finance, members of the Senior Executive Service and certain officers nominated by Branch Heads will be entitled to credit cards. Only members of the Senior Executive Service at the Australian War Memorial are entitled to credit cards. (5) The Department proposes not to place any limits on the usage of the cards. The Australian War Memorial has not placed limits on the usage of the cards. (Question No. 604) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles at their places of residence (a) permanently and (b) occasionally. (2) What are the levels of these officers. (3) Are these vehicles used by officers to provide transport to and from work. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) 316 on a regular basis. In many cases secure parking facilities are not available at the Department's premises and garaging at an officer's residence is the least expensive alternative. (b) An accurate figure cannot be provided as these cases are approved on a specific needs basis. (2) A wide range of officers use official vehicles including permanent senior level officers and field staff. (3) Yes. (Question No. 606) Mr Cadman asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles at their places of residence (a) permanently and (b) occasionally. (2) What are the levels of these officers. (3) Are those vehicles used by officers to provide transport to and from work. Mr Beazley —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) Department of the Special Minister of State-4 Royal Commissions and Inquiries-5 Common Police Services-2 Australian Federal Police-220 Australian Electoral Commission-9 National Crime Authority-2 Commonwealth Grants Commission-2 Remuneration Tribunal-1 (b) Where an operational requirement exists, other staff officers are permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles at their residence. (2) Department of the Special Minister of State-Departmental Secretary, Deputy Secretary (SES Level 5), and two SES Level 3 officers Royal Commissions and Inquiries-Secretaries to the Royal Commissions or Inquiries (Clerical Administrative Class 10 to SES Level 3) Common Police Services-Directors (SES Level 2) Australian Federal Police-May apply to all ranks and positions Australian Electoral Commission- Australian Electoral Commissioner Australian Electoral Officers (SES Level 1 to 3 Assistant Australian Electoral Officer (Clerical Administrative Class 10) Area Manager, Newcastle (Clerical Administrative Class 8) Divisional Returning Officer, Northern Territory (Clerical Administrative Class 7) Aboriginal Education and Enrolment Program Officer (Clerical Administrative Class 6) National Crime Authority-Security Attendants (Clerical Assistant Grade 4) Commonwealth Grants Commission-Chairman and SES Level 3 Remuneration Tribunal SES Level 2 (3) Vehicles are garaged privately for security reasons and for the performance of official duties outside business hours. Officers who garage Commonwealth vehicles are permitted to use the vehicles for transport to and from work. (Question No. 610) Mr Cadman asked the Minister representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles at their places of residence (a) permanently and (b) occasionally. (2) What are the levels of these officers. (3) Are these vehicles used by officers to provide transport to and from work. Mr Barry Jones —The Minister for Resources and Energy has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: Department of Resources and Energy (1) (a) 21. (b) Ad hoc approvals are made to facilitate the conduct of Departmental business, the most common being field trips involving departure and return outside of normal working hours. (2) Permanent allocations are made to: Secretary Deputy Secretary (2) Director, Bureau of Mineral Resources Director, Division of National Mapping First Assistant Secretary, Level 4 (3) Supervising Draftsman (1). The 12 officers of the Astro-Geodetic Observation Section of the Division of National Mapping share a pool of 6 vehicles to operate the Mount Stromlo and Orroral Valley facilities on a shift basis. The levels of the officers vary from Engineer Class 4 to Technical Officer Grade 1. (3) Yes. Australian Atomic Energy Commission (1) (a) 7. (b) Ad hoc approvals are made to facilitate the conduct of Commission business, the most common being scientific field trips necessitating early morning departure. (2) Permanent allocations are made to: Chief Executive Officer Deputy Director, Research Establishment (2)-equivalent to Senior Executive Service, Level 5 Director, Regulatory Bureau-equivalent to Senior Executive Service, Level 5 Clerk Class 10 (1) Clerk Class 6 (1) Senior Scientist (1) rostered each week to carry out Duty Safety Co-ordinator role. (3) Yes, but also to provide immediate transport in the event of a site emergency outside of normal working hours. The Clerks Class 10 and 6 are designated as Security Officers and are required to respond to security related emergency situations at Lucas Heights and at the Commission's Regulatory Bureau located at Mascot at any hour of the day or night. Joint Coal Board (1) (a) 5. (b) Nil. (2) Officers are equivalent to above Level 1, Senior Executive Service, Commonwealth Public Service. (3) Yes. Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority (1) (a) 3. (b) 3. (2) Permanent allocations are made to: Commissioner Operations Engineer-equivalent to Senior Executive Service, Level 4 Business Manager-equivalent to Senior Executive Service, Level 3 Occasional allocations are made to: Executive Engineer, Electrical and Mechanical-equivalent to Senior Executive Service, Level 3 Executive Engineer, Civil-equivalent to Senior Executive Service, Level 3 Executive Engineer, Operations-equivalent to Senior Executive Service, Level 3. (3) Yes. The Pipeline Authority (1) to (3) The Authority does not have any Commonwealth vehicles. It has 42 vehicles of its own ranging from small sedans to large commercial vehicles. Officers are not permitted to garage vehicles specifically for travelling to and from work. Fourteen vehicles are allocated on a continuing basis to senior technical officers and engineers to ensure that they are available promptly in the event of an emergency. During periods of leave, or absence from duty due to sickness or any other reason, the vehicles must be returned to base for use by relief staff. (Question No. 612) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Primary Industry, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles at their places of residence (a) permanently and (b) occasionally. (2) What are the levels of these officers. (3) Are these vehicles used by officers to provide transport to and from work. Mr Kerin —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Department of Primary Industry (a) 140. (b) 52. Any officer with a demonstrated need to use a vehicle outside his normal working hours, or when on-call, and with secure parking may garage a vehicle at his place of residence subject to approval by a competent authority. Statutory authorities (a) 16. (b) nil. (2) Within DOLGAS guidelines officers drawn from the following categories are permitted to garage vehicles at home: Secretary, Senior Executive Service, Technical Assistants, Science Officers, Science Administrators, Principal Research Scientists, Veterinary Officers, Clerical Administrative Officers 6-11, Fish Inspectors, Dairy Inspector and Assistants, Wool Sampling Inspectors, Fruit Inspectors, Meat Inspectors, Product Description Officers, Compliance Officers, Courier (Clerical Assistant 1) (3) Yes, in the case of some Senior Executive Service, some Clerical Administrative Officers and on-call officers. In the case of other officers the vehicle is used to transport them to the place of commencing duty (that is, abattoirs, processing plants, dockyards etc). (Question No. 624) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Environment, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles at their places of residence (a) permanently and (b) occasionally. (2) What are the levels of these officers. (3) Are these vehicles used by officers to provide transport to and from work. Mr Barry Cohen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Department of Arts, Heritage and Environment (1) (a) 7. (b) Nil. (2) (a) Secretary, Deputy Secretary (SES level 5), two first assistant secretaries (SES level 3), Acting Director National Film and Sound Archive (SES level 1), Director Class 10, Clerical Administrative Class 8. (b) Nil. (3) Yes. Australian Archives (1) (a) 12. (b) Nil. (2) (a) Director-General of Archives, Acting Assistant Director-General (SES level 1), Clerical Administrative Class 11, Clerical Administrative Class 10, Clerical Administrative Class 9, 6 Clerical Administratives Class 8, Clerical Administrative Class 6. (b) Nil. (3) Yes. Australia Council (1) Nil. (2) and (3) Not applicable. Australian Film and Television School (1) (a) 1. (b) Nil. (2) (a) Director (SES level 3). (b) Nil. (3) Yes. Australian Film Commission (1) (a) 3. (b) 7. (2) (a) Chief Executive (SES level 5), two Overseas Managers Class 10. (b) Two General Managers (SES level 3), General Manager (SES level 2), two Managers (SES level 1), Manager Class 11, Manager Class 10. (3) Yes. Australian Heritage Commission (1) (a) Nil. (b) 1. (2) (a) Nil. (b) Director (SES level 2). (3) Yes. Australian National Gallery (1) (a) 3. (b) 4. (2) (a) Director (SES level 4), Administrator (SES level 3), Clerical Assistant Grade 2. (b) Foreman Cleaner, Building Manager Class 8, Foreman Electrician, Clerical Assistant Grade 6. (3) Yes. Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service (1) (a) 1. (b) 2. (2) (a) Clerical Administrative Class 11. (b) Assistant Director (SES level 1), Clerical Administrative class 7. (3) Yes. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (1) (a) Nil. (b) At Townsville, any officer may occasionally garage a car at his place of residence. (2) (a) Nil. (b) All levels of officer. (3) In relation to 1 (b), occasional garaging at place of residence is for the purpose of travelling to field work locations. Museum of Australia (1) (a) 1. (b) 3. (2) (a) Director of Museum of Australia. (b) Two Assistant Directors (SES level 1), Clerical Administrative Class 11. (3) Yes. Supervising Scientist for the Alligator Rivers Region (1) (a) 3. (b) 40 (at Jabiru, Northern Territory office). (2) (a) Supervising Scientist for the Alligator Rivers Region, director (SES level 3), Senior Administrative Officer Class 8. (b) All levels from Base Grade Technical Officers to Senior Principal Research Scientists. (3) In relation to 1 (a), yes. In relation to 1 (b), at Jabiru Office occasional garaging at place of residence is for the purpose of travelling to field work locations. National Library of Australia (1) (a) 6. (b) 1. (2) (a) Director-General of National Library, Assistant Director-General (SES level 2), director Class 11, Clerical Administrative Class 8, Building Maintenance Manager Class 5, Clerical Assistant Grade 3. (b) Assistant Director-General (SES level 3). (3) Yes. (Question No. 626) Mr Cadman asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 16 April 1985: (1) How many officers in the Minister's Department, or in statutory authorities reporting to the Minister, are permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles at their places of residence (a) permanently and (b) occasionally. (2) What are the levels of these officers. (3) Are these vehicles used by officers to provide transport to and from work. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) (a) 19. (b) 29. (2) The levels of officers permitted to garage Commonwealth vehicles (a) permanently and (b) occasionally are as follows: (a) Secretary (1) Senior Executive Service, Level 5 (3) Senior Executive Service, Level 4 (2) Senior Executive Service, Level 3 (3) Senior Executive Service, Level 1 (1) Medical Superintendent, Grade 5 (1) Clerical Administrative, Class 11 (1) Clerical Administrative, Class 9 (1) Senior Technical Officer, Grade 1 (1) Works Supervisor (5) (b) Senior Executive Service, Level 3 (1) Senior Executive Service, Level 2 (4) Senior Executive Service, Level 1 (7) Clerical Administrative, Class 11 (2) Clerical Administrative, Class 9 (7) Clerical Administrative, Class 8 (2) Clerical Administrative, Class 6 (4) Clerical Assistant, Grade 3 (2) (3) The vehicles are garaged at private residences because of the need to work outside normal working hours or because Commonwealth garaging facilities are unavailable. (Question No. 660) Mr Rocher asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: How many people were employed full time in each statutory authority for which the Minister is responsible in (a) 1983 and (b) 1984. Mr Beazley —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) and (b) The Special Minister of State's portfolio was created in March 1983 and average staffing details are provided from that time as set out in the table below. Average Staffing Level Authority -Jun '83 1983-84 Jul-Dec '84 Australian Electoral Commission 714(1) 754(1) 809 Commonwealth Grants Commission 41 43 44 Remuneration Tribunal 6 10 9 National Crime Authority . . . . 58(2) Australian Federal Police 3207 3345 3044 Police 2175 2275 2395 Protective Service 636 636 196(3) Public Service 396 434 453 (1) The Australian Electoral Office became the Australian Electoral Commission on 21 February 1984. (2) The National Crime Authority came into existence on 1 July 1984 pursuant to the National Crime Authority Act 1984. However, a small task force responsible for establishing the support structure for the Authority commenced operations in June 1984 with full time staffing commencing on 1 October 1984. (3) Note: 440 ASL Protective Service transferred to Department of Local Government and Administrative Services on 20 October 1984. The figure of 196 is part-year effect carried by AFP. (Question No. 654) Mr Rocher asked the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: How many people were employed full time in each statutory authority for which the Minister is responsible in (a) 1983 and (b) 1984. Mr Hawke —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Average monthly operative full time staffing numbers for each statutory authority are set out below. To provide a wider basis for comparison, figures are provided for the five financial years to 1983-84 and for the six months to 31 December 1984: 1.7.84 to Statutory Authority 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 31.12.84 Advisory Council for Intergovernment Relations 11 11 11 10 11 11 Australian Audit Office 589.75 598.08 573.50 578.75 572.66 566.11 Australian Bicentennial Authority 1 20 36.5 40 65 86 Australian Science and Technology Council 9.75 10 12.4 12 16.5 18 Commonwealth Ombudsman 46.3 45.8 48.4 52.5 64 71 Economic Planning Advisory Council . . . . . . . . 6(a) 24 Governor-General's Office 55 55 55 55 56 56 Office of National Assessments 57 61 73 69 74 75 Public Service Board- Non Mandata 795 771 762.2 756 773.6 764.9 Mandata 167.5 145 37.3 (a) For the period 1 November to 30 June only. (Question No. 658) Mr Rocher asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: How many people were employed full time in each statutory authority for which the Minister is responsible in (a) 1983 and (b) 1984. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) Australian Trade Union Training Authority-88. Industrial Relations Bureau-210.* *Abolished July 1983 (b) Australian Trade Union Training Authority-105. Note: These figures represent the average of full time staff at end of each month in the calendar years 1983 and 1984. (Question No. 680) Mr Rocher asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: How many people were employed full time in each statutory authority for which the Minister is responsible in (a) 1983 and (b) 1984. Mr Scholes —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: On average during the periods in question, the number of full time staff employed in each statutory authority under the responsibility of the Minister for Veterans' Affairs was: July to Authority 1982-83 1983-84 Dec. 1984 Repatriation Boards 41 46 50 Repatriation Review Tribunal 22 21 21 Repatriation Commission 2 2 2 Office of Australian War Graves 1 1 1 Total 66 70 74 (Question No. 686) Mr Rocher asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: How many people were employed full time in the Minister's Department in (a) 1983 and (b) 1984. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) 7317 (b) 7811 Note: (a) This figure represents the average of full time staff at end of each month in the calendar year 1983. Note: (b) This figure represents the average of full time staff at end of each of the months January-June and full time staff at end of each pay period over July-December in the calendar year 1984. (Question No. 707) Mr Rocher asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: How many people were employed full time in the Minister's Department in (a) 1983 and (b) 1984. Mr Scholes —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The following are the average numbers of full time staff employed in the Veterans' Affairs portfolio in those periods. Employed Employed under the outside the Public Service Public Service Period Act Act Total 1982-83 11080 66 11146 1983-84 11764 70 11834 July-Dec. 1984 12470 74 12544 (Question No. 717) Mr Rocher asked the Minister representing the Minister for Education, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: (1) What amounts were expended by the Commonwealth in (a) 1982, (b) 1983 and (c) 1984 under the classification 'incidental allowance' which is paid to tertiary students who qualify for the living allowance under the Tertiary Education Assistance Scheme (TEAS). (2) What does each university student association charge for fees. (3) How many (a) students who qualify for TEAS living allowance attended each university and (b) full time students attended or enrolled with each university, during each of these years. Mr Dawkins —The Minister for Education has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) The amounts expended were: (a) 1982 $6.33m (b) 1983 $6.967m (c) 1984 $7.205m. (2) The first column in the table below shows student association fee levels in 1985 for full time undergraduate students at those universities where such fees are separately specified. Not all universities charge a separate fee for this purpose; some simply direct a portion of each student's total fees to the student association. Column 2 of the table lists the total fees for all universities. Some universities charge additional fees for new students, to cover such items as entrance fees for the university union. Column 3 lists the higher total fees for those institutions in which they are charged. Student associ- Total ation Total fees new University fees fees students $ $ $ Sydney 20 184 227 New South Wales 23 201 239 Macquarie 15 148 163 New England 55 139.90 214 Newcastle 33 154 169 Wollongong 22 150 210 Melbourne 228 Monash 225 La Trobe 197 Deakin 167 Queensland 46 150 Griffith 35 135 James Cook 141 Adelaide 188 218 Flinders 167 197 Western Australia 86-90 Murdoch 100 Tasmania 115 Australian National University 151 171 (3) (a) and (b) The following table shows, for each university, full time enrolments in other than higher degree courses (that is, enrolments in courses for which TEAS is available), with numbers of TEAS recipients in brackets. Enrolment figures for each year are the numbers of students whose enrolment was current at 30 April, the official reference date used by the Commonwealth Tertiary Education Commission. TEAS figures are the numbers in receipt of benefits at 30 June each year. Full-time, other than higher degree Enrolments, and TEAS Beneficiaries in Universities 1982 to 1984 University 198219831984 Sydney 12765 ( 3681) 12891 ( 4034) 12802 ( 4013) New South Wales 11132 ( 3351) 10987 ( 3373) 11116 ( 3360) Macquarie 3894 ( 1216) 4196 ( 1395) 4304 ( 1461) New England 2021 ( 1008) 2123 ( 41155) 2250 ( 1173) Newcastle 1978 ( 597) 2386 ( 682) 2787 ( 807) Wollongong* 1994 ( 624) 2332 ( 860) 3226 ( 1230) Melbourne 10431 ( 3023) 10332 ( 3002) 10201 ( 2800) Monash 9053 ( 2441) 8889 ( 2325) 8962 ( 2196) La Trobe 4795 ( 1922) 5111 ( 1925) 5312 ( 1900) Deakin 1472 ( 606) 1553 ( 635) 1644 ( 638) Queensland 8948 ( 3162) 9184 ( 3183) 9479 ( 3270) Griffith 1516 ( 630) 1622 ( 712) 1806 ( 812) James Cook* 1676 ( 652) 1814 ( 762) 1936 ( 824) Adelaide 5696 ( 1855) 5772 ( 1929) 5643 ( 1810) Flinders 2154 ( 883) 2390 ( 1058) 2637 ( 1098) Western Australia 6163 ( 1974) 6229 ( 2184) 6305 ( 2126) Murdoch 1099 ( 511) 1216 ( 554) 1407 ( 661) Tasmania 2897 ( 879) 2903 ( 1015) 2979 ( 1106) Australian National University 2947 ( 889) 3220 ( 953) 3280 ( 958) Total 92631 (29904) 95150 (31736) 98076 (32243) * Includes the associated Institute of Advanced Education. (Question No. 721) Mr Rocher asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: Did the Minister say in a speech to the South Eastern District Branch of the Queensland Returned Services League on 10 March 1985 that over the last two Budgets staffing in the Minister's Department had been increased by 13 per cent; if so, to which areas of the Minister's Department have these additional staff been allocated. Mr Scholes —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows- Yes. The staff have been allocated to Direct Client Services (especially to Hospitals, Aged and Extended Care Departments, the Vietnam Veterans' Counselling Service), Pensions/Benefits functions, Administrative functions and part time staff represented as full time equivalents (approximately 10 per cent are employed in Repatriation hospitals). The main reasons for the increase in staff have been the increases in demand for services in the hospitals and the larger numbers of claims for pensions. In addition, the appalling squeeze of justified staffing under the Fraser Government has had to be overcome to provide satisfactory services to veterans and war widows. (Question No. 722) Mr Andrew asked the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: (1) What representation of horticultural crop growers will there be at the July Tax Summit. Mr Hawke —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows- (1) A Press release has been issued giving a list of those invited to the National Taxation Summit. Invitations have been issued to organisations providing the broadest possible coverage of community and business interests. It has not been possible to invite particular interest groups such as the horticultural crop growers. (Question No. 772) Mr Hodges asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 18 April 1985: What progress has been made towards implementing the Government's policy to exclude disability pensions, including the general and special rate, and family allowances from consideration as income for the payment of service pensions. Mr Scholes —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows- Disability pensions, including the General Rate and Special Rate, and family allowances are excluded from consideration as income for the payment of service pensions. Disability pension was exempted in part, for service pension assessment in 1973 and this exemption was extended progressively until it became totally exempt in 1982. Family allowances have been specifically exempted as income for service pension since 1947. The present Government has maintained these exemptions. (Question No. 728) Dr Klugman asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: What were the average Australian workforce participation rates in: (a) 1950; (b) 1955; (c) 1960; (d) 1965; (e) 1970; and (f) each year since 1975. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a)-(c) Labour force estimates, which include data on participation rates, were not regularly available prior to 1966. Various attempts have been made to estimate participation rates for earlier periods using relevant Census data, however, the concepts of participation used and the methods of data collection mean they are not strictly comparable with the labour force survey estimates since 1966. Nevertheless, while estimated participation rates are not available for the years requested, an indication of participation rate movements over the period can be gained from Census based estimates by Dr M. Keating: 1947-56.0 per cent. 1954-57.3 per cent. 1961-57.4 per cent. (Source: M. Keating, 'The Australian Workforce: 1910-11 to 1960-61', ANU Canberra, 1973.) (d) In 1966 the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated the participation rate at 60 per cent. As indicated above, an estimate for 1965 is not available. (e) 1970-61.4 per cent. (f) 1975-62.2 per cent; 1976-62.0 per cent; 1977-62.0 per cent; 1978-61.0 per cent; 1979-60.8 per cent; 1980-61.3 per cent; 1981-61.1 per cent; 1982-60.8 per cent; 1983-60.4 per cent; 1984-60.6 per cent. Sources for answers to (e) and (f) are the Australian Bureau of Statistics 'The Labour Force, Australia' Catalogue Nos 6203.0 6204.0 (various issues). (Question No. 766) Mr Blunt asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 17 April 1985: (1) How many repatriation pensioners in each of the postcode areas 2478 to 2490, have had their pensions reduced or cancelled as a result of the assets test, in each category of pension. (2) What percentage of pensioners in these postcode areas prior to the test's introduction have been affected by the assets test. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is shown in Table A below. The data relate to Department of Veterans' Affairs pensioners and to the position as at 8 May 1985. TABLE A EFFECT OF ASSETS TEST ON SERVICE PENSIONERS (Postcode Areas 2478-2490) Total Service Percentage Pensioners of total Number Number Postcode Recipients affected cancelled reduced 2478 970 2.26 12 10 2479 85 8.23 1 6 2480 1,214 4.20 27 24 2481 253 4.34 4 7 2482 215 5.58 5 7 2483 334 3.29 4 7 2484 556 5.93 14 19 2485 735 2.04 5 10 2486 222 4.05 3 6 2487 134 2.23 nil 3 2488 32 6.25 nil 2 2489 41 nil nil nil 2490 4 nil nil nil (Question No. 770) Mr Jacobi asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 18 April 1985: (1) Is it a fact that the Commonwealth has commenced criminal proceedings against Brian Maher and Brian Ray, each arising out of involvements in defrauding Commonwealth taxation revenue. (2) What amount of taxation revenue does the Commonwealth allege was lost in each case. (3) Is it also a fact that the principal charge in each matter is that of conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth. (4) What is the statutory maximum penalty in respect of the principal charge. (5) Is it a fact that repeated reports of royal commissioners and special prosecutors have recommended substantial increases in the maximum penalty available in respect of the charge of conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth; if so, what steps have been taken by his Department following these recommendations. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows: (1) It is a fact that proceedings have been commenced against Brian James Maher and Brian Ray arising out of their involvement in schemes to evade tax. (2) The amount of taxation revenue which the Commonwealth alleges was lost in each case is substantial. The precise amount in each case is a matter that is an issue in court proceedings. (3) It is correct that Mr Maher and Mr Ray have been charged with offences against s.86 (1) (e) of the Crimes Act 1914, namely conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth. (4) The statutory maximum penalty in respect of the principal charge against Mr Maher and Mr Ray is three years imprisonment. (5) It is correct that there have been calls to substantially increase the maximum statutory penalty in respect of the offence of conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth. The Government has acted in this matter last year by repealing s.86 (1) (e) of the Crimes Act 1914, which provided for a maximum penalty for conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth or a public authority under the Commonwealth of 'Imprisonment for three years', and replacing it with s.86A of the Crimes Act 1914 which has a penalty of '$5,000 or imprisonment for five years, or both'. The Government has also inserted a new s.29D into the Crimes Act 1914 creating the substantive offence of defrauding the Commonwealth or a public authority under the Commonwealth. This offence also has a maximum statutory penalty of $5,000 or imprisonment for five years, or both'. (Question No. 790) Mr Andrew asked the Minister for Trade, upon notice, on 18 April 1985: (1) Is it a fact that his Department does not believe that the accession to the European Community of Spain and Portugal will pose immediate problems for Australian exporters. (2) If there will be no immediate problems, are any long term problems expected; if so, for which Australian exporting industries. (3) Is he able to say what the per capita income is in (a) Spain and (b) Portugal (i) nationally and (ii) of farmers. Mr Dawkins —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) In late March 1985, the European Community, Spain and Portugal virtually concluded negotiations on the terms for accession to the European Community of Spain and Portugal. Accession Treaties are expected to be signed in June and then be ratified by national parliaments, to enable entry on 1 January 1986. Australian trade with the Iberian states in 1983-84 amounted to $A118.9m worth of exports and $A114.2m worth of imports. Australia's main exports were raw materials consisting of coal ($A52m), wool and hides ($A25m) and iron ore ($A7.5m). Exports of food items have not been relatively large and have fluctuated in terms of quantity and type of product during recent years. The transitional accession periods range from seven to ten years for agricultural products and up to seven years for manufactured products. During these periods tariffs and other border measures will be adjusted and EC farm policies will be phased in. Consequently, it is difficult to assess the trade effects of enlargement but one would not expect there to be immediate problems for the bulk of Australian exports. (2) It is not possible to determine at this stage specific long term problems that may arise for Australian exporters. Spain will also accede to the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) which imposes quantitative controls on steel production in the Member States. Depending on the treatment of Spanish steel production by the ECSC, Australia's exports of coal and iron ore could be affected. It is not anticipated that exports of wool and hides would be affected. The gradual adoption of lower EC tariffs on manufactured goods could provide increased export opportunities in Spain for Australian manufactured products. It could be expected however that production of Spanish fruit could be encouraged by the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) which could have implications for Australian exports to the EC and to third markets. (3) In 1983, per capita GDP was $A4,591 in Spain and $A2,268 in Portugal. Data on farm incomes is not available. However, a report by the Commission of the European Communities in 1979 indicated that farm income in Spain in 1978 was 'only 47 per cent of average farm incomes per head in the Community'. (Question No. 792) Mr Hawker asked the Minister representing the Minister for Community Services, upon notice, on 19 April 1985: Has any financial assistance been provided by the Minister's Department to illegal immigrants, Jason and Theodolina Kioa; if so, what amount. Mr Howe —The Minister for Community Services has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: As far as I am aware, no financial assistance has been provided by my Department to Jason and Theodolina Kioa. (Question No. 832) Mr Tuckey asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 22 April 1985: (1) Do some people receive pensions or similar payments from the Minister's Department which are paid regularly but do not exceed $25 in a year. (2) How many pensions are paid which total less than $52 per annum. (3) What is the cost of paying these pensions each fortnight. Mr Scholes —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) For the pension pay day of 25 April this year there were 14,915 people in receipt of pensions or allowances of $25 or less a year. (2) At the same date 32,215 people were receiving a pension which in total was less than $52 per annum. This figure includes people receiving pensions of less than $25 per annum mentioned in part (1). (3) The cost of paying these pensions each fortnight is difficult to estimate because staff processing applications and payments are engaged on a variety of activities. It is believed that the fortnightly costs would approximate $2600. (Question No. 842) Mr MacKellar asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 23 April 1985: (1) What responsibility does the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have for the security of the Watsonia Army Barracks. (2) Was the security at the Barracks breached on Sunday, 7 April 1985; if so, how. (3) Were charges laid against the people who trespassed on this land and defaced public property; if not, why not and who made the decision. (4) What is the Government's policy in relation to the arrest and charging of people who trespass on Government property with intent to commit a crime. (5) What responsibility does the AFP have for the security of Department of Defence installations in Australia. (6) How many officers are involved in this security. Mr Young —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has no direct responsibility for the security of the Watsonia Army Barracks although they are called upon from time to time to investigate reported offences which occur in the area. The AFP may also be called upon to assist on days when the establishment is open to the public or when some major threat to the defence facilities is expected. (2) Yes. Three persons entered the area through a perimeter fence and then breached an inner compound by cutting a security fence. Equipment within the compound was daubed with paint. (3) The AFP is submitting to the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Melbourne, briefs of evidence for offences under the Crimes Act 1914 against all three persons. (4) Persons found committing offences against the laws of the Commonwealth are subjected to the normal processes of justice; in the case of trespass on Government property, usually under the provisions of the Commonwealth Crimes Act 1914. (5) At no time has the AFP had responsibility for the security of all Department of Defence installations in Australia. The limited responsibility they did have, which included Watsonia Army Barracks, was passed to the Australian Protective Service on 20 October 1984, within the portfolio of my colleague the Minister for Local Government and Administrative Services. (6) See answer to (5) above. The honourable member may wish to address this part of the question to my colleague the Minister for Local Government and Administrative Services. (Question No. 855) Mr Andrew asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 23 April 1985: Has consideration been given to the use of airships for coastal or inland surveillance; if so, when and what are the results of that consideration. Mr Young —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The use of airships in civil coastal surveillance operations has been under consideration and the concept seems to offer some operational advantages. Before the airship can be considered as a potential surveillance vehicle in the Australian environment, additional study will have to be carried out on: Operational aspects relating to mooring, hangarage, fuel availability and maintenance in remote areas. Operational performance in high wind conditions. Crewing. Cost effectiveness, in particular, on long endurance missions. The Australian Federal Police Coastal Protection Unit is monitoring developments overseas, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. It will assess new developments in surveillance hardware, including airship development, and its possible application to Australia's requirements for coastal surveillance. (Question No. 839) Mr Hodges asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 22 April 1985: (1) How many service pensions in the electoral division of Petrie to the date of the answer to this question have been (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (2) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these pension reductions and cancellations. (3) How many pensioners in the division have had their fringe benefits (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (4) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as result of these fringe benefits being reduced or cancelled. (5) What is the total number of service pensioners in the division. (6) What percentage of these pensioners have been affected by the assets test. (7) How many people in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (7): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available showing number of service pensioners, number reduced or cancelled and number of suspensions (that is forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 857) Mr Andrew asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 23 April 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Wakefield from December 1984 to April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category had been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (5): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available. These tables show the number of service pensioners, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions (that is forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 859) Mr Campbell asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) For how long did members of the Royal Canadian Armed Forces take part in or observe the Royal Australian Navy submarine project team deliberations. (2) Who terminated the arrangements and for what reason. (3) Is it a fact that the Royal Canadian Armed Forces are now conducting their own inquiry with a view to replacing their Oberons. Mr Beazley —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Members of the Canadian Forces observed the RAN submarine project team's deliberations during the period 30 September 1983 to 6 April 1984. (2) The return of the Royal Canadian Armed Forces observers to Canada in April 1984 was pre-determined in a directive from the Canadian authorities issued in September 1983. (3) Yes. (Question No. 867) Mr Hunt asked the Minister for Primary Industry, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) What tasks are to be performed by the rural and provincial affairs unit to be established at the University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, on 1 July 1985. (2) What will be the annual allocation of funds for this unit and how many employees will it require. (3) Will the unit be integrated within his Department; if so, to whom will the unit staff be directly answerable. Mr Kerin —The answer to the honourable member's question is: (1) The honourable member's question appears to confuse two quite separate and distinct bodies: The Rural Development Centre and the Rural and Provincial Affairs Unit. The Rural Development Centre at the University of New England, previously known as the Australian Rural Adjustment Unit, is in no way related to the Commonwealth Government or the Department of Primary Industry. It is an autonomous and independent research body. I announced on 26 March 1985 that the Commonwealth will provide funds of $160,000 per annum to allow the Centre to continue its valuable work in researching and promoting awareness of rural economic and social issues following the withdrawal of funding by the Kellogg Foundation of the United States. (2) As stated the Commonwealth will provide funds of $160,000 per annum for the Rural Development Centre. The total budget of the Centre and details of its operations including staffing levels will continue to be the sole responsibility of the Centre. (3) The Rural Development Centre will in no way be integrated within the Department of Primary Industry. Another body, a Rural and Provincial Affairs Unit, is now being established within my Department to meet an election commitment. This Unit will assist the Government to develop, provide and integrate services for rural and provincial Australia. (Question No. 872) Mr Andrew asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) In the electoral division of Wakefield up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. (2) How many pensioners in each of the categories and in each of the assets test value ranges were farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 874) Mr Andrew asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: With respect to farmers in the electoral division of Wakefield who have had their pensions cancelled or reduced (a) who made the valuations of their assets, (b) on what were the valuations based, (c) were the farms inspected or was any other method used to confirm the valuation and (d) what net income could be expected from the farms in 1984-85 as a percentage of the valuations. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In accordance with the emphasis on pensioner self-assessment, wherever possible the pensioners' estimates of the value of their assets were accepted. Some checking was required for certain items, for example, the value of shares was checked against current share listings in the financial press. In cases where pensioners owned real estate (other than the home) and the total value of their assets would have led to reduction in pension; or where the total value was within $20,000 of the allowable limit; or where the departmental officer was not satisfied with the pensioner's estimate, the real estate values were checked by officers of the Valuations Branch of the Australian Taxation Office. (b) The valuations were based on: (i) Information provided by the pensioner on the Statement of Assets form; (ii) recent sales information for the area; (iii) information provided by statutory authorities; (iv) local knowledge of the area; and (v) where possible, external inspections. (c) Where possible, external inspections of properties were carried out but, owing to the restrictions of time, most cases were checked against information available in the Valuations Branch Offices, for example, statutory valuations, recent sales information for the area et cetera. (d) This information is not available-estimated net income of the properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (Question No. 876) Mr Andrew asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: Further to the answer by the Minister for Social Security to question No. 458 (Hansard, 17 April 1985, page 1341) relating to the assets test (a) how do people in the electoral division of Wakefield find out what the procedures are for appeals and (b) how many appeals have been lodged from pensioners in the division to 30 April 1985 and how many of those were by farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In all publicity and advices for the assets test produced by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, contact numbers are provided for any inquiries regarding the conditions of payment and the rights of pensioners. The Department has provided a telephone service for country clients (for the cost of a local call) and suburban clients which is staffed during working hours to help service pensioners with their queries. People in the electoral division of Wakefield who have been affected by the assets test have been provided with advice of their assessment and with the appropriate numbers to telephone if they wish to discuss any matter, including appeal procedures. (b) There are no data available regarding the number of appeals lodged within any one electoral division; nor is there information on the number of appeals from farmers by electoral divisions. Australia-wide (as at 10 May 1985) 563 appeals had been received, 465 of which involve real estate. (Question No. 878) Mr MacKellar asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) What is the 1984-85 allocation for salaries and overtime to the Australian Federal Police (AFP). (2) What amount allocated specifically for overtime remains unspent for 1984-85. (3) Has any direction been given to any member of the AFP not to work overtime; if such a direction was given, why. (4) Have any drug surveillance operations been called off due to overtime cuts. (5) Has any direction been given to any member of the AFP to assess crimes before investigation. Mr Young —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Salaries $76.147m. Overtime $10.091m. (2) As at Pay 23 the balance of overtime funds remaining was $694,758. (3) Advice that no overtime is to be worked would only be given in cases where, after a careful examination of priorities, the relevant Commander had determined the overtime was not warranted. (4) No. (5) As a standard practice the Australian Federal Police assesses crimes before allocating resources for investigation. (Question No. 880) Mr Adermann asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) How many service pensions in the electoral division of Fairfax to the date of the answer to this question have been (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (2) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these pension reductions and cancellations. (3) How many pensioners in the division have had their fringe benefits (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (4) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these fringe benefits being reduced or cancelled. (5) What is the total number of service pensioners in the division. (6) What percentage of these pensioners have been affected by the assets test. (7) How many people in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (7): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by post code as at 8 May are available showing number of service pensioners, number reduced or cancelled and number of suspensions (that is, forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 886) Mr Maher asked the Minister representing the Minister for Education, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: Will recurrent funding be paid in 1986 to pupils in Years 11 and 12 at Domremy College, Five Dock, NSW. Mr Dawkins —The Minister for Education has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: Domremy College has notified the Commonwealth Schools Commission of its intention to commence senior secondary education (Years 11 and 12) in 1986. In accord with the Government's policy relating to new non-government schools (including schools increasing the levels of education provided), eligibility for Commonwealth recurrent funding will be determined within a framework of planned educational provision. High priority for funding will be given to schools extending the levels of education provided in ways which are consistent with planned educational provision and which relate to the logical completion of a stage of schooling. New schools in 1986 should be advised of their eligibility for Commonwealth funding in about September this year. (Question No. 893) Mr Cadman asked the Minister representing the Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) With respect to the garaging of Commonwealth vehicles at officers' places of residence, is any officer permitted to use the allotted vehicle on other than work days, that is, at times when the officer is not on duty. (2) In the case of a vehicle garaged in the Australian Capital Territory, may the officer use the vehicle for recreation purposes outside the Territory. (3) Has the Minister's Department or any statutory authority reporting to the Minister issued guidelines for the use of these vehicles; if so, what are the terms of the guidelines. Mr Barry Jones —The Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) No. (2) No. (3) Yes. All staff are issued with an Administrative Procedures Manual which incorporates instructions on the use of Commonwealth vehicles. These instructions are based on the guidelines issued by the Department of Local Government and Administrative Services, Central Transport Authority. (Question No. 895) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) With respect to the garaging of Commonwealth vehicles at officers' places of residence, is any officer permitted to use the allotted vehicle on other than work days, that is, at times when the officer is not on duty. (2) In the case of a vehicle garaged in the Australian Capital Territory, may the officer use the vehicle for recreation purposes outside the Territory. (3) Has the Minister's Department or any statutory authority reporting to the Minister issued guidelines for the use of these vehicles; if so, what are the terms of the guidelines. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Officers are permitted to use Commonwealth vehicles only for official purposes. (2) No. (3) The guidelines used by my Department and statutory authorities within my portfolio are issued by the Department of Local Government and Administrative Services (DLGAS), and are titled 'Rules for the Use of Official Motor Transport and Procedures of the Central Transport Authority'. The Department of Employment and Industrial Relations has issued supplementary instructions which provide some expansion of the DLGAS procedures and address those regulatory aspects specific to my Department. The instruction emphasises that vehicles may be used for official purposes only. (Question No. 899) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) With respect to the garaging of Commonwealth vehicles at officers' places of residence, is any officer permitted to use the allotted vehicle on other than work days, that is, at times when the officer is not on duty. (2) In the case of a vehicle garaged in the Australian Capital Territory, may the officer use the vehicle for recreation purposes outside the Territory. (3) Has the Minister's Department or statutory authority reporting to the Minister issued guidelines for the use of these vehicles; if so, what are the terms of the guidelines. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) No. (2) No. (3) Yes. A copy of the revised rules issued by the Department of Local Government and Administrative Services in late 1983 is located in each vehicle. Also on receipt of these instructions Heads of Branches and Sections were advised by Minute and all staff were advised by inclusion of an item in the Management Services Bulletin (a weekly information circular). (Question No. 910) Mr Cadman asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) With respect to the garaging of Commonwealth vehicles at officers' places of residence, is any officer permitted to use the allotted vehicle on other than work days, that is, at times when the officer is not on duty. (2) In the case of a vehicle garaged in the Australian Capital Territory, may the officer use the vehicle for recreation purposes outside the Territory. (3) Has the Minister's Department or any statutory authority reporting to the Minister issued guidelines for the use of these vehicles; if so, what are the terms of the guidelines. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is: (1) No. (2) No. (3) Yes. (a) The Department issued an Administrative Circular on 20 March 1984 which covered the following aspects: - Use for official purposes; - authorised passengers only; - penalties for unauthorised use; - compliance with traffic laws; - accidents, reporting; - behaviour of users; - locking and care of vehicles; - official vehicles must not be taken outside of the A.C.T. without prior approval being given by the Assistant Secretary, Secretariat and Co-ordination Branch; - official vehicles may not be used or garaged at an officer's home when the officer is on leave. (b) Australian Tourist Commission The ATC guidelines are as follows: - ATC's motor vehicles are provided-both in Australia and overseas-for the purpose of facilitating the cost efficient and timely achievement of Commission objectives. It follows, therefore, that all vehicles should be available for duty needs by Commission staff during office hours and to meet operational requirements, at any time. Subject to operational needs, vehicles are to be kept in close proximity to the Commission's offices, preferably in the same building. It is Commission policy that vehicles may be home garaged by the senior staff member(s) at any given post. Where circumstances preclude the normal custodian of the motor vehicle from making it available to the office at an appropriate commencement hour, alternate arrangements for its safe keeping and timely return to the office are to be made (for example: another staff member may take it home on that occasion or the vehicle may be locked in a safe parking station). (Question No. 917) Mr Cadman asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) With respect to the garaging of Commonwealth vehicles at officers' places of residence, is any officer permitted to use the allotted vehicle on other than work days, that is, at times when the officer is not on duty. (2) In the case of a vehicle garaged in the Australian Capital Territory, may the officer use the vehicle for recreation purposes outside the Territory. (3) Has the Minister's Department or any statutory authority reporting to the Minister issued guidelines for the use of these vehicles; if so, what are the terms of the guidelines. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) No. (2) No. (3) Officers authorised to drive Commonwealth vehicles are provided with the booklet 'Rules for the use of official motor transport and procedures of the Central Transport Authority' issued in 1983 by the then Department of Administrative Services and are required to observe these guidelines. In addition to this booklet, instructions are issued within the Department from time to time to cover specific aspects relating to the use of Commonwealth vehicles. (Question No. 920) Mr Ruddock asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) How many service pensions in the electoral division of Dundas to the date of the answer to this question have been (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the asets test. (2) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these pension reductions and cancellations. (3) How many pensioners in the division have had their fringe benefits (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (4) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these fringe benefits being reduced or cancelled. (5) What is the total number of service pensioners in the division. (6) What percentage of these pensioners have been affected by the assets test. (7) How many people in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (7): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by post code as at 8 May are available showing number of service pensioners, number reduced or cancelled and number of suspensions (that is forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 923) Mr Slipper asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) How many service pensions in the electoral division of Fisher to the date of the answer to this question have been (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (2) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these pension reductions and cancellations. (3) How many pensioners in the division have had their fringe benefits (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (4) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these fringe benefits being reduced or cancelled. (5) What is the total number of service pensioners in the division. (6) What percentage of these pensioners have been affected by the assets test. (7) How many people in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (7): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by post code as at 8 May are available showing number of service pensioners, number reduced or cancelled and number of suspensions (that is forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 924) Mr Burr asked the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: Should productivity increases in Gross Domestic Product be used to create new and permanent jobs for the unemployed; if so, will the Government argue against the Australian Council of Trade Unions to prevent productivity increases being passed on to wage and salary earners to the detriment of the unemployed. Mr Willis —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The Government has always acknowledged-as do the Wage-fixing Principles-that there would come a time when it was appropriate for Australians in jobs to share in economic recovery through the distribution of productivity gains. However, our first concern is to ensure preservation of the strong employment growth with moderate inflation that has been achieved over the last two years. Any productivity based improvement in wages or conditions of employment must be of an appropriate size, and timing, as to be consistent with these objectives. The Accord acknowledges that distribution of productivity gains to wage and salary earners is an important element of a viable prices and incomes policy. However it also recognises the primary aim of restoring full employment. The Accord provides a framework in which discussions can take place to solve any difficulties involved in meeting both of these goals. Under the Government's Prices and Incomes Policy, which is based on the Accord, there has been a dramatic turnaround in the economy. Real gross non-farm product has risen by 9.5 per cent since the trough in the June quarter 1983 and over 300,000 jobs have been created since the Summit in April 1983. The unemployment rate has fallen from a peak of 10.4 per cent to 8.5 per cent and inflation has been halved, to around 5.5 per cent, even when the effects of Medicare are excluded. During this period of rapid economic growth award wages have shown very moderate increases and both the profit share and real unit labour costs are not back near their levels of the late 1960s and early 1970s. However, in the context of the recent depreciation of the Australian dollar, the Government has indicated that any sustained depreciation requires a lesser real wage than would otherwise have applied. One way of achieving this is via a delaying of any productivity case. The Government has yet to take a final decision on how best to handle the price effects of devaluation. It has indicated that the questions of the size, timing and phasing of any productivity increase should be deferred until the scope of the depreciation and the extent of its effect on the economy become apparent. The best policy for sustaining growth, and thus helping the unemployed, is to maintain the Accord and the Prices and Incomes Policy. The question of how any productivity case will be handled will be discussed within the framework of the Accord to ensure the best possible result for the country as a whole. (Question No. 925) Mr Hawker asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) How many service pensions in the electoral division of Wannon to the date of the answer to this question have been (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (2) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these pension reductions and cancellations. (3) How many pensioners in the division have had their fringe benefits (a) reduced and (b) cancelled, as a result of the introduction of the assets test. (4) What is the fortnightly cash saving to the Government as a result of these fringe benefits being reduced or cancelled. (5) What is the total number of service pensioners in the division. (6) What percentage of these pensions have been affected by the assets test. (7) How many people in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (7): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by post code as at 8 May are available showing number of service pensioners, number reduced or cancelled and number of suspensions (that is, forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 927) Mr Tuckey asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: With respect to farmers in the electoral division of O'Connor who have had their pensions cancelled or reduced (a) who made the valuations of their assets, (b) on what were the valuations based, (c) were the farms inspected or was any other method used to confirm the valuation, (d) what net income could be expected from the farms in 1984-85 as a percentage of the valuations and (e) what was the current market rental value of each of the properties deemed to be. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In accordance with the emphasis on pensioner self-assessment, wherever possible the pensioners' estimates of the value of their assets were accepted. Some checking was required for certain items, for example, the value of shares was checked against current share listings in the financial press. In cases where pensioners owned real estate (other than the home) and the total value of their assets would have led to reduction in pension; or where the total value was within $20,000 of the allowable limit; or where the departmental officer was not satisfied with the pensioner's estimate, the real estate values were checked by officers of the Valuations Branch of the Australian Taxation Office. (b) The valuations were based on: (i) Information provided by the pensioner on the Statement of Assets form; (ii) recent sales information for the area; (iii) information provided by statutory authorities; (iv) local knowledge of the area; and (v) where possible, external inspections. (c) Where possible, external inspections of properties were carried out but, owing to the restrictions of time, most cases were checked against information available in the Valuations Branch Offices, for example, statutory valuations, recent sales information for the area et cetera. (d) This information is not available-estimated net income of the properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (e) This information is not available-current market rental value of properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (Question No. 929) Mr Tuckey asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: Further to the answer by the Minister for Social Security to question No. 458 (Hansard, 17 April 1985, page 1341) relating to the assets test (a) how do people in the electoral division of O'Connor find out what the procedures are for appeals and (b) how many appeals have been lodged from pensioners in the division to 30 April 1985 and how many of those were by farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In all publicity and advices for the assets test produced by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, contact numbers are provided for any inquiries regarding the conditions of payment and the rights of pensioners. The Department has provided a telephone service for country clients (for the cost of a local call) and suburban clients which is staffed during working hours to help service pensioners with their queries. People in the electoral division of O'Connor who have been affected by the assets test have been provided with advice of their assessment and with the appropriate numbers to telephone if they wish to discuss any matter, including appeal procedures. (b) There are no data available regarding the number of appeals lodged within any one electoral division; nor is there information on the number of appeals from farmers by electoral divisions. Australia-wide, as at 10 May 1985, 563 appeals had been received, 465 of which involve real estate. (Question No. 931) Mr Tuckey asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) In the electoral division of O'Connor up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner (i) $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. (2) How many pensioners in each of the categories and in each of the assets test value ranges were farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 933) Mr Tuckey asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of O'Connor from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available. These tables show the number of service pensioners, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions (that is, forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 944) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) What action has the Government taken with respect to the recommendation of the Royal Commission on the Activities of the Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union for the establishment of a new taxation tribunal and a special taxation investigator. (2) What negotiations and consultations have been undertaken to advance the Government's consideration of that recommendation. (3) When is it anticipated that the Government will make an announcement on this matter. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) On 21 May 1985 the Special Minister of State made a statement to the House of Representatives concerning the Government's response to recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Royal Commission on the Activities of the Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union. In relation to the Commission's recommendation for the establishment of a Taxation Investigation Tribunal and a Special Taxation Investigator (crime), the Government considered the creation of such bodies as being unnecessary as they would duplicate the work of existing agencies such as the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Federal Police, the Director of Public Prosecutions and the National Crime Authority. In recommending these new bodies, the Commission expressed concern regarding insignificant penalties for non-compliance to a request for information pursuant to section 264 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (ITA Act) and the use of the defence of 'self-incrimination' where such a request was made. It should be noted that these matters were addressed in the Taxation Laws Amendment Act 1984 (TLA Act) passed prior to the receipt of the Commission's final report. That Act significantly increased the maximum penalty for a failure to comply with a request made pursuant to section 264 of the ITA Act and also provided a tiered penalty structure including a liability to imprisonment for second and subsequent breaches of section 264. The TLA Act also made it clear that 'self-incrimination' is not a defence to a charge of failing to comply with a legal requirement under a taxation law. (2) Normal inter-Departmental consultations were undertaken to advance the Government's consideration of the above recommendations. (3) On 21 May 1985 the Special Minister of State announced in the House of Representatives the Government's response to the above recommendations. (Question No. 945) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: What are the stringent controls to which the use of telephone interception powers by the States will be subject, as announced in the communique issued on 2 April 1985 after the Special Premiers' Conference on Drugs. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The Prime Minister has recently written to the Premiers and the Chief Minister informing them that, as indicated at the Conference, the Commonwealth is prepared to extend telephone interception powers to State police in relation to drug trafficking. He made it clear that any such access would be subject to acceptance by the States of both strict controls and the costs of interception operations. There will need to be close consultation between the Commonwealth and those States seeking access to telephone interception powers in the development of detailed proposals. The system of controls, which would need to involve State as well as Commonwealth legislation, would include judicial warrants, audits of interception operations by a State Ombudsman (or like independent State authority) and reports to the State Attorney-General who, in turn, would report periodically to the Commonwealth Attorney-General on reasons for, and results of, interceptions. (Question No. 952) Dr Harry Edwards asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) In the electoral division of Berowra up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. (2) How many pensioners in each of the categories and in each of the assets test value ranges were farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 954) Dr Harry Edwards asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 7 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Berowra from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (5): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available. These tables show the number of service pensioners, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions (that is, forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 956) Mr Everingham asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: (1) In the electoral division of Northern Territory up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000 (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. (2) How many pensioners in each of the categories and in each of the assets test value ranges were farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 958) Mr Everingham asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: Further to the answer by the Minister for Social Security to question No. 458 ( Hansard, 17 April 1985, page 1341) relating to the assets test (a) how do people in the electoral division of Northern Territory find out what the procedures are for appeals and (b) how many appeals have been lodged from pensioners in the Division to 30 April 1985 and how many of those were by primary producers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In all publicity and advices for the assets test produced by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, contact numbers are provided for any inquiries regarding the conditions of payment and the rights of pensioners. The Department has provided a telephone service for country clients (for the cost of a local call) and suburban clients which is staffed during working hours to help service pensioners with their queries. People in the electoral division of Northern Territory who have been affected by the assets test have been provided with advice of their assessment and with the appropriate numbers to telephone if they wish to discuss any matter, including appeal procedures. (b) There are no data available regarding the number of appeals lodged within any one electoral division; nor is there information on the number of appeals by farmers by electoral divisions. Australia-wide, as at 10 May 1985, 563 appeals had been received, 465 of which involve real estate. (Question No. 960) Mr Everingham asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Northern Territory from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (5): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available. These tables show the number of service pensioners, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions (that is, forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 962) Mr Everingham asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: With respect to primary producers in the electoral division of Northern Territory who have had their pensions cancelled or reduced (a) who made the valuations of their assets, (b) on what were the valuations based, (c) were the farms inspected or was any other method used to confirm the valuations, (d) what net income could be expected from the farms in 1984-85 as a percentage of the valuations and (e) what was the current market rental value of each of the properties deemed to be. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In accordance with the emphasis on pensioner self-assessment, wherever possible the pensioners' estimates of the value of their assets were accepted. Some checking was required for certain items, for example the value of shares was checked against curent share listings in the financial press. In cases where pensioners owned real estate (other than the home) and the total value of their assets would have led to reduction in pension; or where the total value was within $20,000 of the allowable limit; or where the departmental officer was not satisfied with the pensioner's estimate, the real estate values were checked by officers of the Valuations Branch of the Australian Taxation Office. (b) The valuations were based on: (i) Information provided by the pensioner on the Statement of Assets form; (ii) recent sales information for the area; (iii) information provided by statutory authorities; (iv) local knowledge of the area; and (v) where possible, external inspections. (c) Where possible, external inspections of properties were carried out but, owing to the restrictions of time, most cases were checked against information available in the Valuations Branch Offices, for example statutory valuations, recent sales information for the area etc. (d) This information is not available-estimated net income of the properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (e) This information is not available-current market rental value of properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (Question No. 963) Mr Andrew asked the Minister representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: (1) What is the current cost in cents per litre of automotive gasoline based on the latest available CPI price data, excluding the petroleum freight equalisation subsidy, in (a) Adelaide, (b) Brisbane, (c) Melbourne, (d) Perth, (e) Sydney, (f) Hobart, (g) Launceston, (h) Darwin, (i) Canberra, (j) Blyth, South Australia, (k) Cairns and (l) Mt Isa. (2) What does the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme contribute to the cost reduction of automotive gasoline in Tasmania. Mr Barry Jones —The Minister for Resources and Energy has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) The prices of automotive gasoline used in the CPI calculation for the March quarter 1985 are set out below. Prices for Launceston, Blyth (South Australia), Cairns and Mt Isa are not collected for compilation of CPI estimates. Of the eight capital cities the Petroleum Products Freight Subsidy applied only to Canberra at that time and following a review of the Subsidy arrangements it no longer applies to any capital city. Automotive Gasoline-Super Grade (cpl): Adelaide, 47.8; Brisbane, 47.8; Melbourne, 48.3; Perth, 48.5; Sydney, 50.1; Hobart, 53.0; Darwin, 50.7; Canberra, 50.5. (2) The Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme does not apply to automotive gasoline transported to Tasmania. (Question No. 964) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: (1) When was the reference on class actions given to the Australian Law Reform Commission. (2) What work has been done on the reference. (3) Why has the work on the reference not been completed and a report not been forthcoming from the Commission. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) 1 February 1977. (2) A discussion paper was issued in 1979. (3) I am informed by the Commission that no further work has been done since 1979 as, in the Commission's view, it was necessary for other matters to be given priority. Nevertheless, the Commission expects to submit a report on the subject by early 1986. (Question No. 965) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: (1) What amounts were paid to Miss K. Nicols and Miss S. Wilson for their work on the nationwide survey on contempt for the Australian Law Reform Commission. (2) Will the results of the survey be made public, if not, why not. (3) What uses have been made of the results of the survey. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Ms K. Nicol: $14,119.85, Ms S. Wilson: $20,875.22. (2) The results of the surveys will be set out in summary form and will be included in the final report. (3) The research in this area included both a survey and interviews with over 200 people working in or directly or indirectly involved in the area. The results of the surveys and interview material have been used in the preparation of Contempt Research Papers 2, 5 and 6A (already completed). Interview material formed the basis of the research in Research Paper 6A (contempt of the Family Court). The Research Paper on prejudicial publicity (Research Paper 4), currently being written, will also rely a great deal upon material from interviews. The Commission considers that the material will also be valuable for other consultative papers and the final report to Parliament. (Question No. 966) Mr N. A. Brown asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: When will the Australian Law Reform Commission report on evidence be tabled in the House. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: I am informed by the Commission that it has prepared an interim report and expects to present that report to me in time to allow tabling in the Budget sittings. The interim report covers all points contained in the reference and contains preliminary recommendations. Full public consultations will be engaged in by the Commission following the tabling of the interim report. The final report is expected at the end of 1986. (Question No. 968) Mr Rocher asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: Further to the answer by the Minister for Social Security to question No. 458 (Hansard, 17 April 1985, page 1341) relating to the assets test (a) how do people in the electoral division of Curtin find out what the procedures are for appeals and (b) how many appeals have been lodged from pensioners in the Division to 30 April 1985 and how many of those were by farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In all publicity and advices for the assets test produced by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, contact numbers are provided for any inquiries regarding the conditions of payment and the rights of pensioners. The Department has provided a telephone service for country clients (for the cost of a local call) and surburban clients which is staffed during working hours to help service pensioners with their queries. People in the electoral division of Curtin who have been affected by the assets test have been provided with advice of their assessment and with the appropriate numbers to telephone if they wish to discuss any matter, including appeal procedures. (b) There are no data available regarding the number of appeals lodged within any one electoral division; nor is there information on the number of appeals from farmers by electoral divisions. Australia-wide (as at 10 May 1985) 563 appeals had been received, 465 of which involve real estate. (Question No. 970) Mr Rocher asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: (1)In the electoral division of Curtin up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. (2) How many pensioners in each of the categories and in each of the assets test value ranges were farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 972) Mr Rocher asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Curtin from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (5): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available. These tables show the number of service pensions, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions (that is, forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 976) Mr Ruddock asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 8 May 1985: In the electoral division of Dundas up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 993) Mr Blunt asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 9 May 1985: (1) Further to the answer by the Minister for Social Security to question No. 458 (Hansard, 17 April 1985, page 1341) relating to the assets test, how do people in the electoral division of Richmond find out what the procedures are for appeals. (2) How many appeals have been lodged from people living in the postcode areas 2478 to 2490 up to 9 May 1985 and how many of these were by (a) people who lived on properties with a curtilage of larger than two hectares. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) In all publicity and advices for the assets test produced by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, contact numbers are provided for any enquiries regarding the conditions of payment and the rights of pensioners. The Department has provided a telephone service for country clients (for the cost of a local call) and suburban clients which is staffed during working hours to help service pensioners with their queries. People in the electoral division of Richmond who have been affected by the assets test have been provided with advice of their assessment and with the appropriate numbers to telephone if they wish to discuss any matter, including appeal procedures. (2) Within the postcode areas 2478 to 2490, 17 appeals have been received, one of which has been withdrawn. Of those (a) eight are from farmers and (b) two are from people living on properties with a curtilage larger than two hectares. (Question No. 995) Mr Blunt asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 9 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners in the postcode areas 2478 and 2490 who have had their pensions cancelled as a result of the assets test, had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner (i) $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. (2) How many pensioners in each of the categories and in each of the assets test value ranges (a) were farmers and (b) owned properties in which the curtilage was larger than two hectares. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 997) Mr Blunt asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 9 May 1985: With respect to: (a) farmers and (b) other people who owned properties with a curtilage larger than two hectares, living in the postcode areas 2478 to 2490, and who have had their pensions cancelled or reduced: (a) who made the valuations of their assets, (b) on what were the valuations based, (c) were the farms inspected or was any other method used to confirm the valuation, (d) what net income could be expected from the farms in 1984-85 as a percentage of the valuations and (e) what was the deemed current market rental value of each of the properties. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: The information provided applies to all valuations of property, including valuations in the postcode areas 2478 to 2490. All valuations, including in respect of farmers and other people whose properties have a curtilage of larger than two hectares, were treated in the same manner. (a) In accordance with the emphasis on pensioner self-assessment, wherever possible the pensioners' estimates of the value of their assets were accepted. Some checking was required for certain items, for example, the value of shares was checked against current share listings in the financial press. In cases where pensioners owned real estate (other than the home) and the total value of their assets would have led to reduction in pension; or where the total value was within $20,000 of the allowable limit; or where the departmental officer was not satisfied with the pensioner's estimate, the real estate values were checked by officers of the Valuations Branch of the Australian Taxation Office. (b) The valuations were based on: (i) Information provided by the pensioner on the Statement of Assets form; (ii) recent sales information for the area; (iii) information provided by statutory authorities; (iv) local knowledge of the area; and (v) where possible, external inspections. (c) Where possible, external inspections of properties were carried out but, owing to the restrictions of time, most cases were checked against information available in the Valuations Branch Offices, for example, statutory valuations, recent sales information for the area et cetera. (d) This information is not available- estimated net income of the properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (e) This information is not available-current market rental value of properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (Question No. 999) Mr Blunt asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 9 May 1985: (1) Which Government agencies were responsible for (a) providing advice on and (b) co-ordinating the information campaigns dealing with the (i) assets test and (ii) changes to the Electoral Act. (2) What was the cost of each of these campaigns. (3) What advertising agencies were involved in connection with these campaigns and (a) what were their roles and (b) what amount was each paid. (4) What amount was spent specifically on advertising and where was this spent. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) and (b) There were two information campaigns dealing with the assets test-one conducted by the Department of Veterans' Affairs in June/July 1984 and one by the Department of Social Security from October 1984 to April 1985. In both campaigns assistance was given by the Information Co-ordination Branch. (1) (a) and (b) There have been three information campaigns covering changes to the Electoral Act-one in November 1983 on new voting requirements for British subjects; one in October 1984 on changes to electoral boundaries, and one in November/December 1984 on new voting procedures for the 1984 Federal election. In all three campaigns the Australian Electoral Commission was the responsible Government agency and was assisted by the Information Co-ordination Branch. In the November 1983 campaign on new voting requirements for British subjects advertising assistance was provided by the Australian Government Advertising Service. In the two later campaigns the advertising assistance was provided by the Information Co-ordination Branch which, from 1 March 1984, incorporated the Australian Government Advertising Service. (2) The costs to the responsible department or authority were: Assets test- Department of Social Security, $104,966. Department of Veterans' Affairs, $30,800. New voting requirements for British subjects, $305,012. Changes to electoral boundaries, $133,834. New voting procedures for 1984 Federal election, $1,530,000. (3) (a) and (b) Assets Test-Department of Social Security. Press and radio advertising were used. The press advertising was arranged through the master agency for placing non-campaign press advertising, Gordon and Gotch, at a cost of $7,496.00. The radio advertising was arranged through the master agency for radio, television and cinema, Monahan Dayman Adams, at a cost of $280.00. Assets Test-Department of Veterans' Affairs. Press advertising was used. It was arranged and placed before the revised advertising system came into operation on 1 October 1984. The agency that handled the placement of the advertising was Neville Jeffress. It is not possible to calculate the amount paid to the agency for the specific campaign under the old system. Changes to the Electoral Act-Monahan Dayman Adams (N.S.W.) Pty Ltd provided creative agency services for the three campaigns on changes to the Electoral Act and received $21,045 in fees. Several advertising agencies were involved in providing placing/charging services for the three campaigns. Prior to 1 October 1984 these services for campaign advertising for press were provided by Doyle Dane Bernbach and for radio, television and cinema by The Weston Company. Since 1 October 1984, USP Needham has provided the placing/charging services for press and Monahan Dayman Adams (N.S.W.) for radio, television and cinema. In regard to the November 1983 campaign on new voting requirements for British subjects it is not possible to calculate under the old system the amount paid for placing/charging services for the campaign. The other two campaigns-changes to electoral boundaries and new voting procedures for the 1984 Federal election-occurred after the revised system came into force on 1 October 1989. The new system does not provide precise figures for placing/charging services for these two specific campaigns. However, it is possible to estimate that USP Needham received about $36,700 and Monahan Dayman Adams (N.S.W.) about $18,600. (4) Assets Test. A total of $135,766 was spent on assets test advertising. The advertising was scheduled in major metropolitan and provincial markets in press and radio. Changes to the Electoral Act. A total of $1,968,846 was spent in the following way: Voting requirements for British subjects- Newspapers-major metropolitan dailies, nationals, provincial A dailies and A 3000 category, $244,943. Radio-major metropolitan and provincial markets, $51,180. Media production and service fees, $8,889. Changes to electoral boundaries- Newspapers-metropolitan dailies, Sunday, A Dailies, A 3000 categories, A 2000 categories, $96,633. Radio-all metropolitan and provincial stations, $33,534. Media production and service fees, $3,667. Voting procedures for 1984 Federal election- Television-all metropolitan and provincial markets, $458,096. Radio-all metropolitan and provincial stations, $42,280. Newspapers-all metropolitan dailies; A dailies, A 3000, A 2000 A Free Class, B Class and C Class categories, $928,610. Ethnic newspapers in 9 major languages, $24,405. Media production and service fees, $76,609. (Question No. 1015) Mr Miles asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 9 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Braddon from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (5) The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available. These tables show the number of service pensioners, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions (that is, forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 1016) Mr McVeigh asked the Minister for Primary Industry, upon notice, on 9 May 1985. (1) Is it a fact that (a) already in Queensland 7 Shires and 200 individual properties have been declared drought stricken by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries; (b) unless extraordinary falls of rain are received in May and June 1985 there is little likelihood of a normal winter cereal crop in Queensland and vast areas of New South Wales; (c) livestock prices at sales in Queensland have fallen by 20 cents a kilogram since January 1985. (2) If so, will he assure Australian farmers and pastoralists that the Government will assist them when the States have reached their thresholds which were greatly increased by the Government in the 1984-85 Budget. Mr Kerin —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) The most recent information received by my Department is that nine shires in Queensland have been fully or partially drought declared. It is understood that individual properties are also declared but the number is not readily available. (b) The deteriorating rainfall situation in New South Wales and Queensland could affect the planting of winter cereal crops. I am advised that rain is required in some areas of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland to allow planting of the wheat crop to get underway. (c) There has been a marginal fall in cattle prices at sales in Queensland in the last 4 months. I am advised that the index of cattle prices prepared by the Queensland Livestock and Meat Authority has fallen from 13.4 at the beginning of January 1985 to 128.2 at the beginning of May 1985. (2) The question of assistance for primary producers in drought declared areas is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the States. Under the Natural Disaster Relief Arrangements (NDRA), the Commonwealth automatically assists States with expenditure on natural disaster relief measures once this expenditure reaches an annual base level. Assistance is available in respect of approved 'core' and 'special measures'. Expenditure incurred by a State on agreed eligible core measures is automatically eligible for financial assistance under the arrangements. A State may also request the Commonwealth's agreement to special measures it may wish to implement because of particular needs arising from a disaster. Changes to the NDRA which came into effect in 1984-85 were the first since 1978-79 and were made largely to take account of the effects of inflation over the period. They were designed to result in a more equitable sharing of costs between the Commonwealth and States and Northern Territory (N.T.). Because of inflation, the shares for the Commonwealth and each of the States and N.T. resulting from the application of the 1978-79 formula were around 60 : 40 respectively in 1983-84. Base levels of expenditure by the States before the Commonwealth contribution under the revised NDRA are now set by reference to the size of State and N.T. Budgets. The base level is now set at 0.24 per cent of State Budget Sector Receipts (SBSR) two year earlier, which is the latest period for which relevant data is available. This will reflect that States' capacity to fund disaster refief and will ensure that the base levels are not eroded. Further changes to the cost sharing for Commonwealth and States and N.T. above the 0.24 per cent SBSR base level will apply from 1 July 1985. Detailed discussions on NDRA have been undertaken between Commonwealth and State and Northern Territory officials. The Government is also examining the feasibility of providing drought concessional loans through a separate funding mechanism. However, this examination has not yet reached finality. (Question No. 1021) Mr Nehl asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: (1) What benefits, by type and number of recipients, did the Minister's Department pay up until 7 March 1985 (a) throughout Australia and (b) in the electoral division of Cowper. (2) How many recipients of each type of benefit, lost their benefit as a result of the assets test coming into operation (a) throughout Australia and (b) in the electoral division of Cowper and how many of the recipients were married. (3) How many of the married recipients of benefits referred to in part 2, prior to the assets test coming into effect, either jointly or singly, were entitled to receive the lost benefits and how many lost their benefits. (4) How many recipients, by each type of benefits, have lost a part of their benefit as a result of the assets test coming into operation (a) throughout Australia and (b) in the electoral division of Cowper and how many of the recipients were married. (5) How many recipients, by each class of benefit, who have lost (a) all and (b) part of their benefit, have lost (i) all and (ii) part of their additional fringe benefits as a result of the assets test coming into operation (A) throughout Australia (B) in the electoral division of Cowper. (6) How many recipients, by each class of benefit, who have been affected by the application of the assets test have lodged appeals against the land valuations used in the assets test (a) throughout Australia and (b) in the electoral division of Cowper and how many of the appeals, have been (i) dealt with and (ii) rejected. (7) How many of the appeals are being dealt with presently, and how many appeals are at each stage of the appeals process (a) throughout Australia and (b) in the division. (8) How many appeals against the cancellation of a benefit based on his Department objecting to the land valuations used in applying the assets test have been lodged with (a) the Social Security Tribunal and (b) the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (i) throughout Australia and (ii) in the electoral Division of Cowper and how many of these appeals have been upheld or rejected by each Tribunal. (9) What are his Department's criteria in determining the value of land for the purposes of the assets test where no physical inspection of the land is made and what officers make the determinations. (10) What qualifications are required by these officers so that they may make determinations of the value of land for the purposes of the assets test without physical inspection of the land. (11) How many (a) former and (b) current benefit recipients, by each class of benefit, affected by the assets test have lodged hardship applications (i) throughout Australia and (ii) in the electoral division of Cowper and how many applications have been (A) dealt with and (B) rejected. (12) How many applications are being dealt with and how many are at each stage of the applications process (a) throughout Australia and (b) in the division. (13) How many appeals based on the rejection of hardship applications have been lodged with (a) the Social Security Tribunal and (b) the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (i) throughout Australia and (ii) in the Division and how many appeals have been (A) held up and (B) rejected by each Tribunal. (14) How many of his departmental officers, by division and level, are employed exclusively to administer the assets test and what is the annual cost of salaries and allowances paid to these officers. (15) How many (a) married and (b) single recipients, by type of benefit, at 7 March 1985, had assets valued by the assets test at (i) $100,000 or more, (ii) between $70,000 and $100,000 and (iii) less than $70,000. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answers to the honourable member's question: (1) (a) Australia wide, there were 386,113 service pension recipients prior to the introduction of the assets test. (b) The information sought is not available according to electoral divisions. (2) (a) Australia wide, to 8 May 5517 service pension recipients had their benefit cancelled. (b) The information sought is not available according to electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available showing number of service pensions, number reduced or cancelled and number of suspensions (that is, forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. There is no information available on the number of recipients who are married. (3) The information sought is not available. (4) (a) Australia wide, to 8 May, 6711 service pensioners had been reduced. (b) The information sought is not available according to Electoral Division. (5) (a) Australia wide to 8 May, 4729 service pensioners had lost their fringe benefits as a result of the implementation of the assets test. (b) There are no data available in electoral divisions. (6) (a) Australia wide, as at 10 May, 563 appeals had been received, 465 of which involved real estate. Of the total received to that date, 7 have been rejected. (b) The data are not available according to electoral divisions. (7) There is no information available regarding the progress of appeals. (8) No appeals have been lodged with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. (9) In accordance with the emphasis on pensioner self-assessment, wherever possible the pensioner's estimates of the value of their assets were accepted. In cases where pensioners owned real estate (other than the home) and the total value of their assets would have led to reducton in pension, or where the total value was within $20,000 of the allowable limit, or where the Departmental officer was not satisfied with the pensioner's estimate, the real estate values were checked by officers of the Valuations Branch of the Australian Taxation Office. The valuations were based on: (i) information provided by the pensioner on the Statement of Assets form; (ii) recent sales information for the area; (iii) information provided by statutory authorities; (iv) local knowledge of the area; and (v) where possible, external inspections. (10) The qualifications of the Valuers employed by the Australian Taxation Office is not information held by this Department. (11) (a) and (b) There are no data available to differentiate between hardship applications from current and former recipients of service pension. (i) Australia wide as at 10 May, 407 applications for consideration under the hardship provisions had been received. Of these, 300 were finalised at that date (19 approved and 281 rejected) and 101 were outstanding. (12) See (11) above. (13) No appeals have been lodged with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. (14) As at 31 May 1985, the number of staff employed primarily to administer the Assets Test was 48. One clerical administrative class 11; one class 10; four class 9; eight class 8; two class 7; seven class 6; eleven class 5; three class 4; one class 2/3; three clerical assistant grade 4; three clerical assistant grade 3; three word processor operators; one steno-secretary. The officers are paid an average of $24,503 per annum salary and allowances. (15) The information sought is not available. (Question No. 1023) Mrs Sullivan asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: Further to the answer by the Minister for Social Security to question No. 458 (Hansard, 17 April 1985, page 1341) relating to the assets test (a) how do people in the electoral division of Moncrieff find out what the procedures are for appeals and (b) how many appeals have been lodged from pensioners in the division to 10 May 1985 and how many of those were by people living on farms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In all publicity and advices for the assets test produced by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, contact numbers are provided for any inquiries regarding the conditions of payment and the rights of pensioners. The Department has provided a telephone service for country clients (for the cost of a local call) and suburban clients which is staffed during working hours to help service pensioners with their queries. People in the electoral division of Moncrieff who have been affected by the assets test have been provided with advice of their assessment and with the appropriate numbers to telephone if they wish to discuss any matter, including appeal procedures. (b) There are no data available regarding the number of appeals lodged within any one electoral division; nor is there information on the number of appeals from farmers by electoral divisions. Australia-wide, as at 10 May 1985, 563 appeals had been received, 465 of which involve real estate. (Question No. 1025) Mrs Sullivan asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: With respect to people living on farms in the electoral division of Moncrieff who have had their pensions cancelled or reduced (a) who made the valuations of their assets, (b) on what were the valuations based, (c) were the farms inspected or was any other method used to confirm the valuations, (d) what net income could be expected from the farms in 1984-85 as a percentage of the valuations and (e) what was the deemed current market rental value of each of the properties. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In accordance with the emphasis on pensioner self-assessment, wherever possible the pensioners' estimates of the value of their assets were accepted. Some checking was required for certain items, e.g. the value of shares was checked against current share listings in the financial Press. In cases where pensioners owned real estate (other than the home) and the total value of their assets would have led to reduction in pension; or where the total value was within $20,000 of the allowable limit; or where the departmental officer was not satisfied with the pensioner's estimate, the real estate values were checked by officers of the Valuations Branch of the Australian Taxation Office. (b) The valuations were based on: (i) information provided by the pensioner on the Statement of Assets form; (ii) recent sales information for the area; (iii) information provided by statutory authorities; (iv) local knowledge of the area; and (v) where possible, external inspections. (c) Where possible, external inspections of properties were carried out, but owing to the restrictions of time, most cases were checked against information available in the Valuations Branch Offices, for example, statutory valuations, recent sales information for the area, etc. (d) This information is not available-estimated net income of the properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (e) This information is not available-current market rental value of properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (Question No. 1027) Mrs Sullivan asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: (1) In the electoral division of Moncreiff up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) 200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner (i) 227,000 to 250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. (2) How many pensioners in each of the categories and in each of the assets test value ranges lived on farms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 1029) Mrs Sullivan asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Moncrieff from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensions in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (5): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available. These tables show the number of service pensioners, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions (that is forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 1031) Mr Jacobi asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: (1) Is there an urgent need to review company regulations as they relate to the small business sector. (2) Is it a fact that the Companies and Securities Law Review Committee has made a number of innovative and far reaching proposals concerning the forms of legal organisation for small business. (3) Is it also a fact that in the area of small business reporting requirements (a) most provisions of the Companies Act and codes are of little significance for the affairs of 90 per cent of Australian companies, (b) of the 602,000 companies within the co-operative scheme nearly 90 per cent are exempt proprietary companies, (c) these companies must lodge copies of documents tabled at their annual meeting and 2.5 million pages of such documents are lodged annually, (d) this information serves no public economic purpose whatsoever, nor is the information of any significant private use and (e) legislative amendments are needed to remove this burden. (4) Is it a fact that in relation to the question of company registration 2 out of every 5 of the 1250 people employed by Corporate Affairs Commissions are engaged in registration, at an annual cost of $17m. (5) Can he intimate the Ministerial Council has considered the proposals of the Companies and Securities Law Review Committee in this area; if so, what action does it intend to take and will he ensure that the above matters are considered by the Ministerial Council as a matter of urgency. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1), (2) and (5) Following the establishment of the Companies and Securities Law Review Comittee (CSLRC) in January 1984, the Ministerial Council for Companies and Securities asked it to inquire into, and review, the use of the corporate form. This reference required the CSLRC to have particular regard to a number of matters, including: (i) issues relating to proprietary companies- whether the existing classification of proprietary companies is appropriate and, if so, whether there should be any criteria for the incorporation of proprietary companies in Australia; the suitability of the provisions of the Companies Act 1981 in relation to the regulation of proprietary companies; the obligations of proprietary companies to make public disclosure, particularly in the light of their limited liability; and the desirability of abolishing the distinction between exempt and non-exempt proprietary companies; and (ii) the various forms of company organization and incorporation of business that should be made available to intending entrepreneurs. During the second half of 1984 the CSLRC released for public comment a discussion paper in which it proposed that there should be new legislative provisions for the formation of 'incorporated partnership companies'. The proposed features of such companies include: (i) limited liability for members; (ii) absence of any legal duty to have accounts audited or to lodge accounts on a public register; (iii) abolition of distinction between proprietors and directors; (iv) regulation of internal relations by rules appropriate to partnerships; and (v) minimisation of other administrative requirements. The CSLRC is currently preparing a report to the Ministerial Council about forms of legal organisation for small business enterprises in the light of submissions received on its discussion paper. Consideration of the CSLRC's report is expected to be given a high priority following its receipt by the Ministerial Council. (3) On 8 May 1985, amendments to the companies legislation designed to facilitate the introduction of a new 'short-form' of annual return were introduced into the Commonwealth Parliament. With the introduction of this new form of annual return, exempt proprietary companies that do not have their accounts audited will only have to disclose selected items of financial information in their annual returns instead of having to attach their full accounts as at present. (4) The number of staff employed on 'registration-type' functions in each State Corporate Affairs Office is a matter within the responsibility of the Attorney-General in that State. However, in 1983 a review of staff employed in the A.C.T. and State Corporate Affairs Office showed that about 47 per cent of staff were engaged on 'registration-type' functions: the precise nature of the functions undertaken by these staff varied from State to State and, in a number of instances, included matters outside the scope of the co-operative companies and securities scheme (for example associations, business names and co-operative socieities). (Question No. 1050) Mr Cobb asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: Further to the answer by the Minister for Social Security to question No. 458 (Hansard, 17 April 1985, page 1341) relating to the assets test (a) how do people in the electoral division of Parkes find out what the procedures are for appeals and (b) how many appeals have been lodged from pensioners in the division to 10 May 1985 and how many of these were by farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In all publicity and advices for the assets test produced by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, contact numbers are provided for any inquiries regarding the conditions of payment and the rights of pensioners. The Department has provided a telephone service for country clients (for the cost of a local call) and suburban clients which is staffed during working hours to help service pensioners with their queries. People in the electoral division of Parkes who have been affected by the assets test have been provided with advice of their assessment and with the appropriate numbers to telephone if they wish to discuss any matter, including appeal procedures. (b) There are no data available regarding the number of appeals lodged within any one electoral division; nor is there information on the number of appeals from farmers by electoral divisions. Australia-wide, as at 10 May 1985, 563 appeals had been received, 465 of which involve real estate. (Question No. 1054) Mr Cobb asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Parkes from 1 December 1984 to 10 May 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (5): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by post code as at 8 May are available. These tables show the number of service pensioners, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions (that is forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 1056) Mr Cobb asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 10 May 1985: With respect to farmers in the electoral division of Parkes who have had their pensions cancelled or reduced (a) who made the valuations of their assets, (b) on what were the valuations based, (c) were the farms inspected or was any other method used to confirm the valuations, (d) what net income could be expected from the farms in 1984-85 as a percentage of the valuations and (e) what was the current market rental value of each of the properties deemed to be. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In accordance with the emphasis on pensioner self-assessment, wherever possible the pensioners' estimates of the value of their assets were accepted. Some checking was required for certain items, e.g. the value of shares was checked against current share listings in the financial Press. In cases where pensioners owned real estate (other than the home) and the total value of their assets would have led to reduction in pension; or where the total value was within $20,000 of the allowable limit; or where the departmental officer was not satisfied with the pensioner's estimate, the real estate values were checked by officers of the Valuations Branch of the Australian Taxation Office. (b) The valuations were based on: (i) information provided by the pensioner on the Statement of Assets form; (ii) recent sales information for the area; (iii) information provided by statutory authorities; (iv) local knowledge of the area; and (v) where possible, external inspections. (c) Where possible, external inspections of properties were carried out but, owing to the restrictions of time, most cases were checked against information available in the valuations Branch Offices, statutory valuations, recent sales information for the area etc. (d) This information is not available-estimated net income of the properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (e) This information is not available-current market rental value of properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (Question No. 1076) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: With respect to farmers in the electoral division of Murray who have had their pensions cancelled or reduced (a) who made the valuations of their assets, (b) on what were the valuations based, (c) were the farms inspected or was any other method used to confirm the valuations, (d) what net income could be expected from the farms in 1984-85 as a percentage of the valuations and (e) what was the deemed current market rental value of each of the properties. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In accordance with the emphasis on pensioner self-assessment, wherever possible the pensioners' estimates of the value of their assets were accepted. Some checking was required for certain items, for example, the value of shares was checked against current share listings in the financial Press. In cases where pensioners owned real estate (other than the home) and the total value of their assets would have led to reduction in pension; or where the total value was within $20,000 of the allowable limit; or where the departmental officer was not satisfied with the pensioner's estimate, the real estate values were checked by officers of the Valuations Branch of the Australian Taxation Office. (b) The valuations were based on: (i) information provided by the pensioner on the Statement of Assets form; (ii) recent sales information for the area; (iii) information provided by statutory authorities; (iv) local knowledge of the area; and (v) where possible, external inspections. (c) Where possible, external inspections of properties were carried out but, owing to the restrictions of time, most cases were checked against information available in the Valuations Branch Offices, for example, statutory valuations, recent sales information for the area etc. (d) This information is not available-estimated net income of the properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (e) This information is not available-current market rental value of properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (Question No. 1078) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Murray from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (5): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available. These tables show the number of service pensioners, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions (that is forms not returned). These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 1080) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) In the electoral division of Murray up to 10 May 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. (2) How many pensioners in each of the categories and in each of the assets test value ranges were farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 1084) Mr Jacobi asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) Has his attention been drawn to the recent flare-up in fighting in Lebanon and the appalling loss of life, division, and deterioration of order in the country. (2) Has his attention also been drawn to press reports that Lebanon's Maronite patriarch, Cardinal Antonius Butros Kreish, has flown to Rome to present Pope John Paul II with a four-point peace plan for Lebanon which includes the establishment of Lebanon as a neutral country. (3) Will he call for the internationalisation of Lebanon by creating a neutral disarmed Lebanon backed by United Nations guarantees and a multinational force for as long as it is needed and support any moves which would (a) ensure that Lebanon would be free from external interferences in its internal affairs and (b) permit the Lebanese people to achieve a national reconciliation free from the consequences and complexities of disputes that arise elsewhere, and which are not of Lebanon's doing. (4) Will he give urgent consideration and support to this initiative, patterned on the Austrian model, being a constructive initiative to bring peace and order to the people of Lebanon. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) and (4) I refer the honourable member to the answer which I gave on 23 August 1983 to his previous question on this suggestion (Hansard, pages 127-128). If any initiative such as that proposed seemed likely to gain support from the parties directly involved, including the Lebanese Government, it would deserve serious consideration. Australia is not a party principal to efforts to promote a solution to the problems of Lebanon. It approaches the question, however, in a spirit of concern and goodwill, and with a willingness to contribute to the greatest extent possible towards the objective of securing peace and reconciliation. To this end Australia, through its Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York and Ambassador to Lebanon, has maintained an active interest in the search for a solution to the tragic events in Lebanon. Earlier this month our Permanent Representative in New York held discussions with his Lebanese counterpart as well as with a senior member of the United Nations Secretariat, to explore the scope for action in the Security Council. At the same time the Ambassador in Lebanon called on the Secretary-General of the Lebanese Foreign Ministry. These discussions indicated that the Lebanese Government would not favour action in the Security Council until Israeli forces had completed their withdrawal from Lebanese territory. It was expected that the Security Council might then consider the situation. Australia would support such consideration and would participate actively in it. There is considerable concern in the United Nations about the continued violence in Lebanon and the tragic loss of life. On 22 May the Secretary-General issued a statement expressing his deep concern and appealed to the Lebanese Government and to all concerned to make every possible effort to put an end to violence and to recognise the vital necessity for a determined move towards conciliation. Our Permanent Representative in New York is shortly to call on the Secretary-General of the United Nations to discuss the scope for action in the Security Council and/or by the Secretary-General to promote the cause of peace in that country. (Question No. 1090) Mr Lloyd asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: Further to the answer by the Minister for Social Security to question No. 458 (Hansard, 17 April 1985, page 1341) relating to the assets test (a) how do people in the electoral division of Murray find out what the procedures are for appeals and (b) how many appeals have been lodged from pensioners in the division to 30 April 1985 and how many of those were by farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable members question: (a) In all publicity and advices for the assets test produced by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, contact numbers are provided for any inquiries regarding the conditions of payment and the rights of pensioners. The Department has provided a telephone service for country clients (for the cost of a local call) and suburban clients which is staffed during working hours to help service pensioners with their queries. People in the electoral division of Murray who have been affected by the assets test have been provided with advice of their assessment and with the appropriate numbers to telephone if they wish to discuss any matter, including appeal procedures. (b) There are no data available regarding the number of appeals lodged within any one electoral division; nor is there information on the number of appeals from farmers by Electoral Divisions. Australia-wide, as at 10 May 1985, 563 appeals had been received, 465 of which involve real estate. (Question No. 1092) Mr Sharp asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) In the electoral division of Gilmore up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227,000 to 250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. (2) How many pensioners in each of the categories and in each of the assets test value ranges were farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 1094) Mr Sharp asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Gilmore from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (5): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available. These tables show the number of service pensioners, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions, that is, forms not returned. These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 1096) Mr Sharp asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 14 May 1985: With respect to farmers in the electoral division of Gilmore who have had their pensions cancelled or reduced (a) who made the valuations of their assets, (b) on what were the valuations based, (c) were the farms inspected or was any other method used to confirm the valuations, (d) what net income could be expected from the farms in 1984-85 as a percentage of the valuations and (e) what was the deemed current market rental value of each of the properties. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In accordance with the emphasis on pensioner self-assessment, wherever possible the pensioners' estimates of the value of their assets were accepted. Some checking was required for certain items, for example, the value of shares was checked against current share listings in the financial Press. In cases where pensioners owned real estate (other than the home) and the total value of their assets would have led to reduction in pension; or where the total value was within $20,000 of the allowable limit; or where the departmental officer was not satisfied with the pensioner's estimate, the real estate values were checked by officers of the Valuations Branch of the Australian Taxation Office. (b) The valuations were based on: (i) information provided by the pensioner on the Statement of Assets form; (ii) recent sales information for the area; (iii) information provided by statutory authorities; (iv) local knowledge of the area; and (v) where possible, external inspections. (c) Where possible, external inspections of properties were carried out but, owing to the restrictions of time, most cases were checked against information available in the Valuations Branch Offices, statutory valuations, recent sales information for the area etc. (d) This information is not available-estimated net income of the properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (e) This information is not available-current market rental value of properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (Question No. 1104) Mr MacKellar asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: In the electoral division of Warringah up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a home owner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to his Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 1105) Mr MacKellar asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Warringah from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category has been affected by the assets test. (5) How may pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (5): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available. These tables show the number of service pensioners, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions, that is, forms not returned. These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 1106) Mr Price asked the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: (1) When did he write to the Premiers and the Chief Ministers of the Northern Territory concerning the proposed review of the advisory Council for Inter-government Relations and when did they reply. (2) When will (a) the members of the review team be appointed and (b) the review be completed. (3) What is the purpose of the review. (4) Will the report of the review be represented to, and debated in, the House. Mr Hawke —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) I wrote to the Premiers and the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory on 6 March 1985 and they responded on the following dates: New South Wales-8 March Victoria-22 March Queensland-25 March Western Australia-20 March South Australia-4 April Tasmania-3 April Northern Territory-14 March 2 (a) The membership of the review committee and the terms of reference will be finalised following further consultation with the Premiers, the Chief Minister and the Australian Council of Local Government Associations (ACLGA). (b) It would not be appropriate to comment on the timing of the review until the membership and terms of reference of the Review Committee have been finalised. (3) The purpose of the review is: to assess the value of ACIR's role overall in inter-governmental relations, taking into account the views of contributing parties and those of other interested persons and organisations; to ascertain whether the membership, structure and functions of ACIR are appropriate to present needs; to examine the adequacy of financial resources made available to ACIR and whether they are being effectively deployed; and to assess ACIR's research effort to date, including its relevance, and to postulate possible future directions that research effort might take. (4) It is expected that the report of the review will be presented to the Parliament. (Question No. 1109) Mr Langmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: Is he able to say what the real increase has been in total outlays on defence in (a) the USA and (b) the USSR in each year since 1978-79; if not, can he provide the best available estimate in each case. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (a) USA-Outlays on Defence The following table summarises total expenditure on defence by the United States for each of the years from 1978 to 1983 inclusive (latest data available) and the real percentage change for each year. US Fiscal Year Category 1978 1969 1980 1981 1982 1983 Defence Outlays* $US Billion (Current) 103 115 132.8 156.1 182.9 205 Defence Outlays $US Billion (1985 constant) 171.4 178.1 184.9 192.5 207.5 222.2 Real % change* from previous year 0.5 3.9 3.8 4.1 7.8 7.1 Notes: * Based on Defence Secretary's Annual Reports to Congress. * Composite series obtained from same source. (b) USSR-Estimated Outlays on Defence It should be stressed that estimates of defence expenditure for the Soviet Union are surrounded by considerable uncertainty, particularly in the most recent years. All authorities, both academic and governmental, which have sought to make estimates readily acknowledge that there are difficulties in attempting to compare figures for the USA and the Soviet Union, in view of Soviet secrecy and the substantial differences between the economic and military systems of the two countries. No single, definite figure for Soviet defence expenditure is available. The published soviet Defence Budget-about 17 billion roubles for each of the years between 1978 and 1983 (and for many years before that)-is believed to exclude a number of elements such as military research and development, stockpiling and civil defence. W. T. Lee, an academic specialising in this area, even argues that the official Soviet Defence Budget covers only the operating and military construction costs of the Soviet armed forces. Furthermore, Soviet pricing principles are very different from those applied in Western countries. Consequently, a sample of different estimates of Soviet defence expenditure for the period 1978 to 1983 (latest data available), both in roubles and United States dollars, is given in the table below, together with the official Soviet figures. Sources used include published official studies from the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the United States Department of Defence (DOD), the British Government and researchers quoted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, as well as the statistics presented officially by the Soviet Union. Year Category 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 Billion 19701 57- 59- 62- 70- - - Roubles (CIA) 72 75 79 75 Billion 19702 91- 99- 108- - - - Roubles (Lee) 101 111 126 Billion current2 88- - - - - - Roubles (Lee) 100 - - - - - Billion current3 - 76- 61- 84- - - Roubles (UK) 81 89 92 Billion current4 17.2 17.2 17.1 17.05 17.05 - Roubles (USSR) $US Billion '815 210 213 218 222 228 235 constant (CIA) $US Billion '856 246 248 255 260 265 - constant (DOD) $US billion '702 116- 124- 130- - - - constant (Lee) 154 162 170 Change from previous7 1.9 1.4 2.3 1.8 2.7 3.1 (-Figures not available). Notes: 1 CIA estimates. Source: 'USSR: Measures of Economic Growth and Development, 1950-80'. 2 W. T. Lee, 'Soviet Defense Expenditures in the 10th Five Year Plan', Osteuropa Wirtschaft, No. 4, 1977; Lee, 'The Estimation of Soviet Defense Expenditures, 1955-75: An Unconventional Approach' (New York: Praeger, 1977). Figures are quoted in 'The Military Balance', various editions, International Institute for Strategic Studies. 3 Statement of Defence Estimates 1983 (London: HMSO, Cmnd. 8951-I). Figures are quoted in 'The Military Balance 1983-1984'. 4 Soviet figures, quoted in 'The Military Balance', various editions. 5 CIA estimates. 6 US Department of Defense Congressional budgetary bids for 1985. 1985 US dollar figures are based on assumptions concerning the 1985 US inflation rate. 7 Percentage change in defence expenditure from previous year calculated from CIA estimates in constant 1981 US dollars. (Question No. 1112) Mr McVeigh asked the Minister for Trade, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: (1) Is the marketing support given to Australian manufacturers and primary industries by the Office of New Zealand Relations within his Department considered adequate. (2) Has he appointed an outside consultant, Cramb Corporate Services, to conduct a review of the operations of this Office; if so, why. Mr Dawkins —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Following the entry into force of the Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement with New Zealand on 1 January 1983 the Office of New Zealand Relations within my Department has undertaken an extensive range of activities as part of a marketing support program for New Zealand. The program has been designed to assist the business community to understand the implications of the Agreement and particularly to take advantage of the expanded trade opportunities. Activities have included seminars, publicity, an expanded trade promotion program and increased level of contact with exporters. The high level of enquiries at regional offices of my Department and trade commissioner posts in New Zealand as well as the sharp increase in exports to New Zealand would indicate that the program has been successful. (2) Cramb Corporate Services has not been appointed to review the operations of the Office. The firm has been engaged by my Department to review and report on the effectiveness of the marketing support program for New Zealand to assist the Office with planning future activities. (Question No. 1113) Mr McVeigh asked the Minister for Trade, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: (1) What quantities of lamb and mutton products have been imported from New Zealand in each year since 1981-82. (2) What were the monthly shipments. Mr Dawkins —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) and (2) The information sought is outlined in the following table: SHEEPMEAT IMPORTS INTO AUSTRALIA FROM NEW ZEALAND (tonnes) 1981-82 1982-83(a) 1983-84(a) 1984-85(b) Meat of Sheep Meat of Sheep Meat of Sheep Meat of Sheep, Meat of Sheep, Lamb and Goat Lamb and Goat Lamb and Goat Lamb and Goat Lamb Sheep and Goat July . . 16.9 . . (a) (a) 551.8 . . 316.8 Aug . . . . . . (a) (a) 181.7 . . 329.4 Sept . . 32.9 . . (a) (a) 95.7 . . 269.7 Oct . . . . 0.1 (a) (a) 108.9 . . 115.0 Nov . . . . . . (a) (a) 16.5 . . 25.0 Dec . . . . . . (a) (a) . . . . . . Jan . . 15.8 . . . . 34.7 0.2 . . . . Feb . . . . . . . . 375.3 (a) . . . . Mar . . . . 3.6 . . 521.0 (a) . . . . Apr . . 15.8 131.5 . . 459.2 (a) May . . . . 48.7 . . 802.7 (a) June 0.16 . . 261.4 . . 317.7 (a) 0.16 81.4 445.3 . . 2,510.7 954.8 . . 1,055.9 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (a) From 1.7.81 to 31.6.82 lamb was separately identifiable under AICC 011.20.01. Sheep and goat meat were together in AICC 011.20.09. From 1.7.82 to 31.12.83 lamb, sheep and goat meat were not separately identifiable under AICC 011.20.00. From 1.1.84 lamb was again separately identifiable under AICC 011.20.02, and sheep and goat meat were together in AICC 011.20.05. (b) Nine months figures. (Question No. 1114) Mr McVeigh asked the Minister for Trade, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: What are the procedures which the Government has in place to monitor the effects the Closer Economic Relations arrangements have had and are having on individual Australian and New Zealand industries and companies. Mr Dawkins —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The Department of Trade monitors the impact of the Trade Agreement through the examination of trade statistics, through representations from industry interests and through contact with the business community. Trade statistics are analysed on a monthly basis with special attention being given to Australian industries which are known to be sensitive and to items which are affected by the liberalisation provisions of the Agreement. A Monitoring Report which includes a summary of trade developments is produced and distributed on a quarterly basis by the Department. The Department also has extensive contact with individual companies and industry organisations through its Regional Offices, Ministerial and other correspondence and participation in meetings with businessmen's groups and industries. When such contact reveals specific problems, follow up action is undertaken as appropriate. There is also an interdepartmental Liaison Monitoring Committee chaired by the Department of Primary Industry which monitors imports of certain sensitive horticultural products. The Government does not monitor the effects of the Trade Agreement on New Zealand industries and companies. It would seem more appropriate for the New Zealand Government to engage in such activity. (Question No. 1115) Mr McVeigh asked the Minister for Trade, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: Has he been advised that it is the intention of the New Zealand Government to become self-sufficient in steel and steel products; if so, will he advise the New Zealand Government that, under the Closer Economic Relations Agreement, Australia must be able to compete against local industries in New Zealand on a fair and just basis. Mr Dawkins —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The previous government, which negotiated the Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement, was aware of plans approved in 1981 by the previous New Zealand Government for expanding New Zealand steel production. While New Zealand's steel capacity will be more than sufficient to meet that country's needs for many products there will still be certain products which they will not be producing. Under the Trade Agreement trade liberalisation in respect of certain steel and steel products was temporarily deferred to enable the two governments to agree to liberalisation arrangements in the context of a harmonious development of the steel industry in each country. The present Government has ensured that the New Zealand Government is aware of the importance which Australia places on the development of equitable arrangements on steel under the Trade Agreement. This concern has been conveyed by the Prime Minister to Mr Lange, and by me to appropriate New Zealand Ministers. The present New Zealand Government has been reviewing the steel expansion program. However, it is expected that negotiations will resume in the near future to finalise liberalisation arrangements in accordance with the Agreement's requirements that trans-Tasman trade in steel and steel products will become free of tariffs and quantitative import restrictions in both directions. (Question No. 1137) Mr Slipper asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: With respect to farmers in the electoral division of Fisher who have had their pensions cancelled or reduced (a) who made the valuations of their assets, (b) on what were the valuations based, (c) were the farms inspected or was any other method used to confirm the valuations, (d) what net income could be expected from the farms in 1984-85 as a percentage of the valuations and (e) what was the deemed current market rental value of each of the properties. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In accordance with the emphasis on pensioner self-assessment, wherever possible the pensioners' estimates of the value of their assets were accepted. Some checking was required for certain items, for example, the value of shares was checked against current share listings in the financial Press. In cases where pensioners owned real estate (other than the home) and the total value of their assets would have led to reduction in pension; or where the total value was within $20,000 of the allowable limit; or where the departmental officer was not satisfied with the pensioner's estimate, the real estate values were checked by officers of the Valuations Branch of the Australian Taxation Office. (b) The valuations were based on: (i) information provided by the pensioner on the Statement of Assets form; (ii) recent sales information for the area; (iii) information provided by statutory authorities; (iv) local knowledge of the area; and (v) where possible, external inspections. (c) Where possible, external inspections of properties were carried out but, owing to the restrictions of time, most cases were checked against information available in the Valuations Branch Offices, e.g. statutory valuations, recent sales information for the area etc. (d) This information is not available-estimated net income of the properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (e) This information is not available-current market rental value of properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (Question No. 1139) Mr Slipper asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: (1) In the electoral division of Fisher up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,00 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. (2) How many pensioners in each of the categories and in each of the assets test value ranges were farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. Question No. 1141 Mr Slipper asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 15 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners were there each month in each category of pension in the electoral division of Fisher from 1 December 1984 to 30 April 1985. (2) How many pensions in each category have been (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (3) How many pensioners in each category have had their fringe benefits (a) cancelled and (b) reduced. (4) What percentage of pensioners in each category have been affected by the assets test. (5) How many pensioners in the division have not yet lodged the assets test forms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (5): The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available. These tables show the number of service pensioners, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions, forms not returned. These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 1147) Mr Price asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 16 May 1985: (1) Do formal procedures exist for the handling of Ministerial representations in the Minister's Department and statutory authorities for which the Minister is responsible; if so, (a) what are the titles of the instructions and when were they issued and (b) are target times provided (i) formally or (ii) informally; if so, what are they. (2) Is the performance with which representations are dealt with monitored; if so, what was the percentage of representations that met their targets in 1985, to 16 May. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Yes-(a) The instructions take the form of Ministerial Procedures and Guidelines in a numbered series issued from time to time as variations to, or re-statement of, procedures are thought necessary. (b) Target times for responding to correspondence are formalised. The objectives in respect of the provision of responses to Ministerial representatives are as follows- Correspondence from the Prime Minister-1 week. Correspondence from Members, Senators and members of State Parliaments-2 weeks. All other correspondence-4 weeks. (2) Yes-Generally speaking the objectives stated above are met. Percentage figures in respect of responses exceeding the time limits are not available. However, such figures would not be a true indicator of performance as many factors can influence the preparation of a timely response. A mechanism exists for the despatch of interim replies where limits are likely to be exceeded. (Question No. 1150) Mr Willis — (1) Do formal procedures exist for the handling of Ministerial representations in the Minister's Department and statutory authorities for which the Minister is responsible; if so, (a) what are the titles of the instructions and when were they issued and (b) are target times provided (i) formally or (ii) informally; if so, what are they. (2) Is the performance with which representations are dealt with monitored; if so, what was the percentage of representations that met their targets in 1985, to 16 May. The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Current instructions for the handling of Ministerial representations in my Department are provided within a document entitled 'Ministerial Correspondence Procedures', which was issued in August 1984. Certain details of these procedures have been amended by subsequent instructions, issued in Minute form. The normal 'target' period within which Ministerial correspondence should be responded to is 28 days from receipt within the Department, as specified in the above document. In respect of certain items of Ministerial correspondence of particular importance and urgency, a target period of 7-14 days applies. (2) My Department's performance in handling Ministerial correspondence is monitored on a fortnightly basis, to identify input and output flows and those items which are overdue. The computerised recording system currently used in the Department does not provide statistical information in the manner sought by the honourable member. However a random check has shown that approximately 26 per cent of all Ministerial correspondence was responded to within the target period in 1985, to 16 May. For those items of Ministerial correspondence seen as particularly important and urgent, the figure over the same period was 86 per cent. (Question No. 1152) Mr Price asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 16 May 1985: (1) Do formal procedures exist for the handling of Ministerial representations in the Minister's Department and statutory authorities for which the Minister is responsible; if so, (a) what are the titles of the instructions and when were they issued and (b) are target times provided (i) formally or (ii) informally; if so, what are they. (2) Is the performance with which representations are dealt with monitored; if so, what was the percentage of representations that met their targets in 1985, to 16 May. Mr Young —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) (a) Yes, formal procedures do exist for the handling of Ministerial representations. These are outlined in the Ministerial Procedures Handbook which is issued on a regular basis. (b) Target times are provided formally and are as follows: Prime Minister, 5 working days. Senators and Members, 10 working days. General representations, 15 working days. Acknowledgements, 2 working days. (2) Yes, the percentage of representations that met their targets to 16 May 1985 was 80 per cent. (Question No. 1158) Mr Price asked the Minister for Primary Industry, upon notice, on 16 May 1985: (1) Do formal procedures exist for the handling of Ministerial representations in the Minister's Department and statutory authorities for which the Minister is responsible; if so, (a) what are the titles of the instructions and when were they issued and (b) are the target times provided (i) formally or (ii) informally; if so, what are they. (2) Is the performance with which representations are dealt with monitored; if so, what was the percentage of representations that met their targets in 1985, to 16 May. Mr Kerin —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) My Department has formal procedures for handling Ministerial representations. Statutory authorities for which I am responsible do not handle Ministerial representations. (a) My Department's internal publication is titled 'Parliamentary and Legislative Handbook', (Section 1, 'Ministerial Correspondence'. Revised May 1985 and updated as required). (b) Yes. (i) Formally. A final reply should be completed within 28 days of receipt of correspondence in the Department. (2) Yes. The percentage of representations that met their target in 1985 to 16 May was 77 per cent. (Question No. 1172) Mr Price asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 16 May 1985: (1) Do formal procedures exist for the handling of Ministerial representations in the Minister's Department and statutory authorities for which the Minister is responsible; if so, (a) what are the titles of the instructions and when were they issued and (b) are target times provided (i) formally or (ii) informally; if so, what are they. (2) Is the performance with which representations are dealt with monitored; if so, what was the percentage of representations that met their targets in 1985, to 16 May. Mr Scholes —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Yes. The Department of Veterans' Affairs has a section responsible for all procedural aspects of Ministerial correspondence. The section is known as the Ministerial Correspondence Control Unit and is responsible for the quality control and timeliness of all responses to Ministerial representations. This unit provides assistance and advice to all areas of the portfolio in matters concerning Ministerial representations and provides formal procedures for the handling of these representations. (1) (a) 'Procedures for processing Ministerial correspondence within the Department of Veterans' Affairs' is a document which is available to officers involved in processing or responding to Ministerial correspondence. It is updated on a regular basis-the latest revision being in March 1985. (1) (b) (i) and (ii) Target times have been set and are included in the document mentioned in (1) (a). Representations from Federal Parliamentarians have a 14-day target for reply and all other representations have a 21-day target. (2) Yes. The performance in answering representations is monitored by the Ministerial Correspondence Control Unit. It uses a computerised management information system that allows immediate access to information on the status and history of Ministerial representations. The percentage of representations received from Federal Parliamentarians to 16 May 1985 that were answered by the 14-day target was 55 per cent. The percentage answered within 21 days was 79.8 per cent. The percentage of other Ministerials answered within 21 days was 77.8 per cent. The percentage answered within 28 days was 92.3 per cent. 91.9 per cent of all Ministerials were answered within 28 days. (Question No. 1182) Mr Milton asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 16 May 1985: (1) Has the Royal Commission on Australia's Security and Intelligence Agencies considered the submission made to it by Australian academics concerned with Professor Hidaka being refused admission into Australia between January 1981 and July 1983; if so, what conclusions has it reached on the matter. (2) Has the Human Rights Commission considered the submission made to it on Professor Hidaka's behalf; if so, what conclusions has it reached on the matter. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Mr Justice Hope examined the question of the refusal of a visa to Professor Hidaka following receipt of representations on his behalf. His conclusions, and recommendations concerning Australian Security Intelligence Organisation assessments are set out in Chapter 8 of his report, which was tabled in Parliament on 22 May 1985, commencing at paragraph 8.12. (2) The Commission considered submissions made to it relating to Professor Hidaka. In paragraph 138 of its Report No. 13 on Human Rights and the Migration Act, which was tabled in Parliament in May 1985, it acknowledged that to confer a right of appeal by overseas applicants against adverse visitor visa decisions is not feasible. Nevertheless it considered that all applicants are entitled to be informed of the reasons for rejection. In paragraph 300 the Commission recommended that amendments should be made to the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act so that reasons would have to be given if requested. (Question No. 1189) Mr Conquest asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 20 May 1985: (1) Is his Department currently reviewing the question of copyright as it relates to the viewing of video movies in motels to in house guests in their rooms. (2) Has the Motor Inn and Motel Association made representations to his Department about the matter. Mr Lionel Bowen —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) My Department is presently considering a number of matters relating to the audiovisual copyright provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. The question of copyright as it relates to the viewing of video movies in motels by in house guests in their rooms is among the matters which have been considered in the course of the review of those provisions. I expect to be in a position shortly to consider specific proposals arising out of the review. (2) The Motor Inn and Motel Association (MIMA) has made representations to me and to my predecessor concerning this matter. The views expressed by the MIMA have been taken into account in the course of the audiovisual copyright review. (Question No. 1200) Mr Hunt asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 21 May 1985: (1) In the electoral division of Gwydir up to 14 May 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. (2) How many pensioners in each of the categories and in each of the assets test value ranges were farmers. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 1201) Mr Beale asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation And Tourism, upon notice, on 21 May 1985: (1) Did his Department commission Australian National Opinion Polls to conduct a survey of public attitudes to tax reform and the tax summit; if so, was this survey the subject of competitive tenders. (2) Will he table in the House a copy of the report, all relevant questionnaires and the appropriate computer print outs; if not, (a) were voting intentions, (b) attitudes toward party leaders and (c) were any other questions unrelated to tax reform and the tax summit, included in the questionnaires. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) Yes; yes. (2) Consideration is being given to releasing the report. The questionnaires and computer print outs will not be tabled. (a) and (b) No. (c) Some questions not related to taxation issues were asked to provide demographic data (such as age, marital status, income, education, et cetera) to ensure that the sample was statistically representative. (Question No. 1210) Mr Hollis asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 22 May 1985: (1) Which States have become parties to the International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organisations, adopted by UNESCO on 26 October 1961 and entered into force on 18 May 1964. (2) What steps has Australia taken to become a party to the Convention. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The following list sets out the States which are parties to the Convention: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Czechoslovakia, Democratic Kampuchea, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Federal Republic of, Barbados, Guatemala, Holy See, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Niger, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Yugoslavia. (2) No steps have been taken by Australia to become a member of the Convention. (Question No. 1211) Mr Hollis asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 22 May 1985: (1) Which States have become parties to the Convention Relating to the Distribution of Program-carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite, adopted by UNESCO on 21 May 1974 and entered into force on 13 April 1975. (2) What steps has Australia taken to become a party to the Convention. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The following list sets out the States which are parties to the Convention: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, France, Germany, Federal Republic of, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Senegal, Spain, Switzerland, United States of America, Yugoslavia. (2) No steps have been taken by Australia to become a party to the Convention. (Question No. 1214) Mr Duncan asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, on notice, on 22 May 1985: (1) What amounts have been provided by his Department to the Aboriginal Training and Cultural Institute (ATCI) and on what basis were the funds provided. (2) Were these funds ever withheld, as claimed by the ATCI; if so, when. (3) Was ATCI operating on only $160,000 per annum. (4) What was the nature of the ATCI's courses and (a) how many courses were conducted each year, (b) what was their average costs, (c) how many participants were there in the courses and (d) were all the courses for Aboriginals. (5) Have ATCI's courses provided satisfactory outcomes for course participants. (6) Have evaluations of ATCI by his Department been positive. (7) How did his Department assess the annual funding of the ATCI. (8) Did he change the funding arrangements for the ATCI from 1 July 1984; if so, (a) why, (b) what is the nature of these arrangements, (c) were they agreed to by ATCI and (d) have they been implemented; if not, why not. (9) If the ATCI has incurred debts since 1 July 1984, is he prepared to meet these debts. Mr Holding —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: 1. A total of $1.012m has been provided through the Department of Aboriginal Affairs (DAA) to ATCI since late in 1978, as follows: 1978/79, $100,000; 1979/80, $140,000; 1980/81, $142,000; 1981/82, $166,000; 1982/83, $250,000; (includes one-off $72,000 equipment grant); 1983/84, $214,000 (124,000 was actually released on 31 July 1984, i.e. in 1984/85 financial year). From late in 1982, the ATCI had been funded under the so-called 'Wilson agreement'. This was agreed by the then Minister, the honourable member for Sturt, in September 1982 and offered core or administrative funding for the ATCI for the next three years. This provided salaries for staff and other management/administrative costs allowing the ATCI to organise and offer its courses without the need to charge general administrative costs against its clients. At the time the agreement was made, it was intended to allow the ATCI to work towards its stated objectives of achieving financial independence from DAA. The ATCI was originally funded to provide Community Management Training (CMT) in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities. 2. Yes. A release due in November 1982 was not made until December 1982 because ATCI did not formally accept the 'Wilson agreement' until 30 November (although the offer was formally made on 28 September). Funding for the last two quarters of 1983/84 was not released until 31 July 1984. The delay was related to the events leading to my decision to change the funding arrangements. 3. No. It is understood that the ATCI has been in receipt of significant sums from other sources additional to moneys provided through DAA. 4. The ATCI claims to provide non-formal education/training in a workshop mode. From information which the ATCI has provided, however, it has become clear that not all the workshops it claims to have conducted have been of a training nature. Some of its listed workshops included meetings to discuss particular issues, for which the ATCI was engaged to organise and provide support, for example, conferences/workshops to discuss multi-cul- tural education and Aboriginal independent schools. (a) Given the qualifications mentioned above, the ATCI claims to have conducted the workshops as follows: 1978, 1 workshop, 8 days duration 1979, 26 workshop, 113 days duration; 1980, 18 workshop, 103 days duration; 1981, 18 workshop, 115 days duration; 1982, 7 workshop, 52 days duration; 1983, 11 workshop, 51 days duration. This is a total of 81 workshops over 442 days, from 1978 to 1983. (b) Based on DAA funding alone the average cost per workshop is $12,497 but, as indicated in my response to question No. 3, the ATCI has received funding from other sources. (c) It is not possible, on the information provided by the ATCI, to provide details of the number of course participants. Earlier this year the ATCI stated that over 2,500 people had participated in its workshops. In December 1982, however, Ms Valadian, a Director of the ATCI, told the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs that 'we would have had close to 3,000 people that we have worked with over the last four years'. (d) No. The ATCI has advised that not all courses have been for Aboriginals. 5. The ATCI claims that its style of non-formal education cannot be assessed against normal education criteria and has never provided details of the outcomes of its courses. At a meeting in February 1985, I specifically asked if the ATCI reported back to communities and, if so, could I have copies of the documents. The information has not been provided. 6. The paucity and inconsistency of information provided by the ATCI has always made a valid assessment difficult and an analysis of the evaluations therefore provides results more of the nature of 'not proved' one way or the other. For example, the 1981 review of the CMT program included comments by some course participants who expressed their wish that the courses should be conducted in their own communities (rather than at the Institute in Sydney) and that there should be more follow-up work to assist the course participants utilise the knowledge they had gained in their communities. 7. In considering the funding of the ATCI, or any other Aboriginal organisations, the Department, in making its recommendations to me, assesses all claims against other competing demands and the availability of funds. 8. Yes. (a) Many reasons were involved, some of which have been alluded to in answers to preceding questions. When I became Minister in March 1983 I met Ms Valadian and Ms McNamara in Canberra and visited the Institute six months later in September 1983. On both occasions there were no courses being conducted by the ATCI. This concerned me greatly as the ATCI had been receiving regular funding releases for the entire year and Ms Valadian and Ms McNamara were funded by my Department on a full time basis to conduct training courses for Aboriginals. The information the ATCI subsequently provided about its courses during the year did not completely allay my concern. (b) I asked the ATCI to submit proposals for specific course funding which would be considered in the normal way against competing priorities and the availability of funds. (c) The Chairman of the ATCI, Professor Philp, accepted my proposals in a conversation on 6 June 1984 and said that the ATCI would 'do some sums'. My senior private Secretary confirmed that conversation in a letter to Professor Philp on 19 June 1984. (d) The ATCI has since failed to provide proposals with sufficient detail to allow assessment or decision. On 24 May 1984 Ms Valadian provided brief one and two line descriptions of a number of proposals but this was totally inadequate for me to make a decision to fund. Some further information was provided by the ATCI on 12 April 1985, almost eleven months later, but I have again had to ask the ATCI for more details, e.g. number of participants in proposed courses, location of courses, details of costing. This is despite the fact that these requirements were made clear in my letter of 14 February 1985. I wrote again to Ms Valadian on 18 April 1985 and reiterated my funding offer for specific courses. 9. No. (Question No. 1216) Mr Hawker asked the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 23 May 1985: Further to the answer by the Minister for Social Security to question No. 458 (Hansard, 17 April 1985, page 1341) relating to the assets test (a) how do people in the electoral division of Wannon find out what the procedures are for appeals and (b) how many appeals have been lodged from pensioners in the Division to 23 May 1985 and how many of those were by people living on farms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In all publicity and advices for the assets test produced by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, contact numbers are provided for any enquiries regarding the conditions of payment and the rights of pensioners. The Department has provided a telephone service for country clients (for the cost of a local call) and suburban clients which is staffed during working hours to help service pensioners with their queries. People in the electoral division of Wannon who have been affected by the assets test have been provided with advice of their assessment and with the appropriate numbers to telephone if they wish to discuss any matter, including appeal procedures. (b) There are no data available regarding the number of appeals lodged within any one electoral division; nor is there information on the number of appeals from farmers by Electoral Divisions. Australia-wide, as at 10 May 1985, 563 appeals had been received, 465 of which involve real estate. (Question No. 1218) Mr Hawker asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 23 May 1985: With respect to people living on farms in the electoral division of Wannon who have had their pensions cancelled or reduced (a) who made the valuations of their assets, (b) on what were the valuations based, (c) were the farms inspected or was any other method used to confirm the valuations, (d) what net income could be expected from the farms in 1984-85 as a percentage of the valuations and (e) what was the deemed current market rental value of each of the properties. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (a) In accordance with the emphasis on pensioner self-assessment, wherever possible the pensioners' estimates of the value of their assets were accepted. Some checking was required for certain items, for example the value of shares was checked against current share listings in the financial Press. In cases where pensioners owned real estate (other than the home) and the total value of their assets would have led to reduction in pension; or where the total value was within $20,000 of the allowable limit; or where the departmental officer was not satisfied with the pensioner's estimate, the real estate values were checked by officers of the Valuations Branch of the Australian Taxation Office. (b) The valuations were based on: (i) information provided by the pensioner on the Statement of Assets form; (ii) recent sales information for the area; (iii) information provided by statutory authorities; (iv) local knowledge of the area; and (v) where possible, external inspections. (c) Where possible, external inspections of properties were carried out but, owing to the restrictions of time, most cases were checked against information available in the Valuations Branch Offices, for example, statutory valuations, recent sales information for the area etc. (d) This information is not available-estimated net income of the properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (e) This information is not available-current market rental value of properties was not calculated as part of the assets test processing. (Question No. 1220) Mr Hawker asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 23 May 1985: (1) In the electoral division of Wannon up to 30 April 1985 how many pensioners who had their pensions cancelled had assets of total value in the following ranges (a) if single and a homeowner (i) $116,000 to $150,000, (ii) $150,000 to $200,000 and (iii) $200,000 to $250,000, (b) if single but not a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (c) if married and a homeowner (i) $177,000 to $200,000 and (ii) $200,000 to $250,000, (d) if married but not a homeowner $227,000 to $250,000 and (e) for all categories (i) value of assets unknown to the Minister's Department, (ii) $250,000 to $500,000, (iii) $500,000 to $1,000,000 and (iv) greater than $1,000,000. (2) How many pensioners in each of the categories and in each of the assets test value ranges lived on farms. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) and (2) The information sought is not available. An enormous amount of effort would be needed to extract information in the form sought and the Minister is not prepared to authorise the provision of resources for this purpose. (Question No. 1225) Mr Hollis asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, upon notice, on 25 May 1985: (1) Which States have become parties to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials, adopted by UNESCO on 17 June 1950 and entered into force on 21 May 1952. (2) What steps has Australia taken to become a party to the agreement. (3) Which States have become parties to the Protocol to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials, adopted by UNESCO on 26 November 1976 and entered into force on 2 January 1982. (4) What steps has Australia taken to become a party to the Protocol. Mr Hayden —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) The list of States party to the Agreement is as follows: Afghanistan, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, China, Colombia, Congo, Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic Kampuchea, Denmark, Domenican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany (Federal Republic of), Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Holy See, Honduras, Hungary, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lao (People's Democratic Republic), Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of South Vietnam, Romania, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uganda, United Kingdom, United Republic of Cameroon, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Upper Volta, Uruguay, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia. (2) No steps have been taken by Australia to become a party to the Agreement. (3) The list of States party to the Protocol is as follows: Barbados, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany (Federal Republic of), Holy See, Iraq, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States of America, Yugoslavia. (4) No steps have been taken by Australia to become a party to the Protocol. (Question No. 1264) Mr Blunt asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 23 May 1985: When may I expect an answer to questions Nos 63 and 226. Mr Young —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: Question 63 seeks extensive details of Ministers' overseas visits since the Government came to office. This requires the amassing and compilation of information from all departments and Ministers' offices. I shall reply to the honourable member as soon as I am in a position to do so. I have approved a reply to Question 226 and it should appear in Hansard in the near future. (Question No. 1286) Mr Ruddock asked the Minister representing the Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce, upon notice, on 23 May 1985: (1) Does the Minister's Department or any statutory authority for which the Minister is responsible have in place a program under which organisations may apply for funding; if so, what are they. (2) Has the Minister's attention been drawn to an information paper entitled 'Issues in 1984-85 Grant in Aid (GIA) Assessment' distributed by the Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs, in particular the suggestion that large and established ethnic community organisations who in the past have received support from the Grants In Aid Program of the Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs are now expected to apply for funding from main stream sources. (3) What special provision has been made to ensure that in consideration of applications, appropriate and sensitive consideration is given to the special needs of migrant organisations and that so-called established ethnic organisations are placed in a position to compete equitably for any funds made available under programs through the Minister's Department or related agency. Mr Barry Jones —As acting Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce, I provide the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) Yes. A range of industry, technology and research related programs provide funding for individuals and/or organisations, e.g. the Assistance to Inventors Scheme, Industrial Research and Development Incentives Scheme, Biotechnology Research Grants, Research Associations, and Technology and Innovation Programs. (2) Yes. (3) No special provisions are considered necessary. Eligibility criteria for funding are based on the economic, technological and/or technical aspects of the projects rather than the social needs of the applicants. (Question No. 1309) Mr Ruddock asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 23 May 1985: (1) Does the Minister's Department or any statutory authority for which the Minister is responsible have in place a program under which organisations may apply for funding; if so, what are they. (2) Has the Minister's attention been drawn to an information paper entitled 'Issues in 1984-85 Grant in Aid (GIA) Assessment' distributed by the Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs, in particular the suggestion that large and established ethnic community organisations who in the past have received support from the Grant In Aid Program of the Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs are now expected to apply for funding from main stream sources. (3) What special provision has been made to ensure that in consideration of applications, appropriate and sensitive consideration is given to the special needs of migrant organisations and their so-called established ethnic organisations are placed in a position to compete equitably for any funds made available under programs through the Minister's Department or related agency. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) No. Two grants in aid are made to the Returned Services League and the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia. (2) Yes. (3) As there are no programs, the question is not applicable. (Question No. 1313) Mr Conquest asked the Minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, upon notice, on 23 May 1985: (1) How many pensioners living in the electoral division of Hinkler have had their pensions (a) cancelled or (b) reduced since and because of the application of the assets test. (2) How many of these pensioners were subjected to property valuations. (3) How many of the pensioners referred to in part (2) have (a) lodged appeals against decisions and have had their appeals determined, (b) requested another valuation of their respective properties and have had new valuations carried out, (c) applied for assistance under the hardship provisions of the appropriate Act and have had these applications determined, and (d) applied for consideration under the Pensioner Loan Scheme and have had these applications decided. Mr Holding —The Minister for Veterans' Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: (1) to (3) The information sought is not available by electoral division. Tables by postcode as at 8 May are available. These show the number of service pensioners, the number reduced or cancelled and the number of suspensions, that is forms not returned. These tables are available for inspection by the honourable member from the House of Representatives Table Office. (Question No. 1319) Mr Blunt asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 23 May 1985: Will he table in the House the report by his Department evaluating the Australia Games as soon as practicable. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: I have not yet seen a copy of the report to which the honourable member refers. When I have received the report I will consider it; however, it should be pointed out that the report is not being prepared with a view to its being tabled in the House. In fact, I am advised that a considerable portion of the report contains information provided to my Department on the understanding that confidentiality will be maintained in relation to its use. When I receive the report I will consider providing details of the report to the honourable member for his information. (Question No. 1322) Mr Blunt asked the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 23 May 1985: Did he attend the Louisiana World Exposition; if so, (a) for how long and in what capacity, (b) who accompanied him and what were their duties and (c) what was the total cost of the trip. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: I did not attend the Louisiana World Exposition. (Question No. 1323) Mr Blunt asked the Minster for Sport, Recreation and Tourism, upon notice, on 23 May 1985: (1) What was the cost to the Government of the McNair, Anderson and Associates' awareness survey of Australia Games. (2) What questions were asked in the survey. (3) Which instrumentality of his Department commissioned the survey. (4) What is the correlation between the awareness of the Australia Games, as measured by the survey and the success of the Games referred to in his Press release of 21 April 1985. (5) What was the sample size used in the survey. Mr John Brown —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: (1) $10,300. (2) 9 questions were asked in the survey. These were: Q1. Are you aware that the Australia Games were held 3 weeks ago? Q2. Did you attend any of the Games events? If Yes: Q3. Which events did you attend? If No: Q4. Why didn't you attend any of the Games events? Q5. Did you watch any of the Games live on TV? If Yes: Q6. Which events did you watch on TV? Q7. What did you become aware of as a result of the Games? Q8. Would you like to see the Games conducted again? If Yes? Q9. How often would you like to see the Games conducted? (3) Sport and Recreation Division. (4) Direct. (5) 2,400 people nationally aged 14 years and over with both city and country representation. Mr Barry Jones —On 13 May 1985 (Hansard, page 2146) Mr Hicks asked a question without notice concerning the CSA Mine at Cobar. The Minister for Resources and Energy has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question: The operations at the copper/lead/zinc mine at Cobar NSW are governed by legislation of the NSW Parliament and problems encountered in those operations are, therefore, matters coming within the jurisdiction of the Government of that State. I have been aware of the protracted negotiations between the interested parties, namely the NSW Government, the company and the unions, on issues relevant to the operation of the mine, including rail freights. It is pleasing to note that satisfactory arrangements have now been made between the parties and the company has agreed to undertake necessary capital expenditure to enable continued operations at the Mine.