No additional funds have been provided by the Department of Justice and Community Safety for Mr Eastman's representation.

In relation to public relations and media related services:

(1) How much money was paid to external (contracted) communications consultants for Public Relations and Media advice and services in each of the financial years 2001-01, 2001-02, and 2002-03;

(2) Answer to Question on Notice No 796 states that the acting Communications Manager was appointed to a temporary position even though they are a non-permanent officer as there was 'no suitable available permanent employee to undertake this specialised work'. How could the Department have come to this conclusion if the position was not advertised;

(3) Similarly, if the position was not advertised, how was the Department made aware of the Acting Manager's availability;

(4) Did the Acting Manager apply for the position, if so did they do it in writing or verbally;

(5) Was the appointment of the Acting Manager made at the request of the Minister for Police and Emergency Services or his office;

(6) Was the appointment of the Acting Manager made at the request of any other member of the ACT Executive or their offices;

(7) How can answer to Question on Notice No 796 claim that there was 'no suitable available permanent employee to undertake this specialised work' when there are at least 24 Public Affairs Officers within the ACT Public Service.

(1) In the 2000-01 financial year, the amount paid to external (contracted) communications consultants for Public Relations and Media advice and services was $187,495 (provision of communication and advertising services to the ACT Electoral Commission in connection with the 2001 election). In the 2001-02 financial year there was no expenditure and in 2002-03 the amount paid was $4,300.