Page 1514 - Week 04 - Thursday, 26 March 2009

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(6) Does ACT Policing have a scheme where frequent flyer points accrued on departmental travel are used to help meet the costs of future travel; if so, what is the level of participation.

Mr Corbell: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) The total expenditure on travel for ACT Policing was $485,927. The total expenditure on airfares, accommodation and travel allowance is outlined below:

• Airfares - $204,285

• Accommodation - $124,772

• Travel Allowance - $113,157

• Vehicle hire - $43,713

(2) The proportion between domestic and international travel undertaken by ACT Policing members was as follows:

• Domestic – 90%

• International – 10%

(3) There were six members who undertook international travel during the period. The purpose and cost of each trip is as follows:

• Attend training in rostering and call centre management,

• total cost = $2,681

• Attend training in crime scene co ordination briefings,

• total cost = $2,039

• Attend Australasian Neighbourhood Watch conference,

• total cost = $1,991

• Three members visited London to conduct analysis and review police operating practices in similar sized jurisdictions,

• total cost = $32,990

• Visit New Zealand to conduct analysis and review police operating practices in similar sized jurisdictions, total cost = $5,315

• Attendance at Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management Police (MCPEMP) twice during the period listed,

• total cost = $5,092

(4) The proportion of airfares between economy, business and first classes were as follows:

Domestic

Discount Economy Class – 28%

Economy Class – 70%

Business Class – 2%

First Class – no travel in first class

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