Senate debates
Monday, 25 June 2012
Questions on Notice
Immigration and Citizenship (Question No. 1806)
Kate Lundy (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation) Share this | Hansard source
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:
The first tranche of Irregular Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) was transferred via charter to Pontville Immigration Detention Centre on 1 September 2011.
From this date to 4 March 2012, there have been 14 charters in total to and from Hobart. The cost, number of clients and purpose of each flight is attached.
Chartered flights to and from Hobart for IMAs
Total cost of charters, not including the 6 December 2011 flight, is $1 710 066
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