❓ Question regarding the misuse of government resources by public sector employees for voting on reality television programs, seeking information on costs, timeline, involved departments, and measures taken to recoup funds and prevent future occurrences.
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In the last week it was made known to the public that Government resources have been used by public sector employees to lodge SMS and telephone votes for such reality television programs as Big Brother, Dancing with the Stars and Australian Idol.
(1) Could you please advise of -
(a) the total cost incurred by public sector employees working within Government Departments in terms of SMS and phone charges as the result of voting for reality television programs;
(b) when, to the Government’s knowledge, did this waste of taxpayer’s money begin; and
(c) what Government Departments were involved?
(2) What steps has the Government taken to recoup taxpayer funds spent by public sector employees as the result of their voting for reality television programs?
(3) What actions will the Government undertake to ensure that public sector employees do not use Government resources in the future to lodge telephone or SMS votes for reality television programs?
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(1) Could you please advise of -
(a) the total cost incurred by public sector employees working within Government Departments in terms of SMS and phone charges as the result of voting for reality television programs;
(b) when, to the Government’s knowledge, did this waste of taxpayer’s money begin; and
(c) what Government Departments were involved?
(2) What steps has the Government taken to recoup taxpayer funds spent by public sector employees as the result of their voting for reality television programs?
(3) What actions will the Government undertake to ensure that public sector employees do not use Government resources in the future to lodge telephone or SMS votes for reality television programs?
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