❓ I refer to the Report on Overseas Air Travel for the 3 months to 31 December 2024 and a trip to New Zealand by P Hunt and B Panzich to attend the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG
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I refer to the Report on Overseas Air Travel for the 3 months to 31 December 2024 and a trip to New Zealand by P Hunt and B Panzich to attend the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA). Can the Treasurer advise: (a) What were the dates for the program; (b) Why does the report show that P Hunt attended from 15 November – 21 November 2024 and B Panzich attended from 17 November to 23 November 2024; (c) How were the additional two days prior to 17 November by P Hunt used; and (d) How were the additional two days after 21 November by B Panzich used?
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14 April 2026
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International travel is not an uncommon feature of professional industries. I note the trip to Houston undertaken by the Leader of the Opposition in his former role as Lord Mayor as one such example. More recently, the member for Cottesloe’s trip to London could also be used as an example.
B Panzich (ERA)
(a) 19/11 to 22/11, 2024
(b-c) B Panzich flew out of Perth on 17/11 and his return flight was 23/11 - Monday 18/11 was used for study and recovery from travel
(d) Records show that course material was provided on 21/11 and for ½ of 22/11 so time was on course duties and then he flew at the next available flight to Perth on the Saturday.
P Hunt (DTF)
(a) 19/11 to 22/11, 2024
(b-c) P Hunt was at work on Friday 15 November 2024, and travelled in the evening, departing from Perth at 2240 (AWST) and arriving in Wellington on Saturday 16 November 2024 at 1330 (NZDT).
Time was spent on Sunday 17 and Monday 18 November 2024 working with group members to finalise their research project and presentation, in preparation for their assessment during the in-person session.
B Panzich (ERA)
(a) 19/11 to 22/11, 2024
(b-c) B Panzich flew out of Perth on 17/11 and his return flight was 23/11 - Monday 18/11 was used for study and recovery from travel
(d) Records show that course material was provided on 21/11 and for ½ of 22/11 so time was on course duties and then he flew at the next available flight to Perth on the Saturday.
P Hunt (DTF)
(a) 19/11 to 22/11, 2024
(b-c) P Hunt was at work on Friday 15 November 2024, and travelled in the evening, departing from Perth at 2240 (AWST) and arriving in Wellington on Saturday 16 November 2024 at 1330 (NZDT).
Time was spent on Sunday 17 and Monday 18 November 2024 working with group members to finalise their research project and presentation, in preparation for their assessment during the in-person session.
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