Please see below for details of international travel I have done this year - using my overseas study travel entitlement.
While the Special Minister of State publishes this information annually, I have published this in the interest of total transparency.
Malaysia
DATE: 7 January - 13 January 2012
PURPOSE OF TRIP:
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To attend the verdict of the Anwar Ibrahim trial
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To attend the Sabah Wildlife Colloquium Conference
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To engage with key Malaysian representatives in the Palm Oil debate
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To meet with fair election advocates (BERSIH)
COSTS: $2457.14 (including economy flights and accomodation)
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New Zealand
DATE: 23 February - 24 February
PURPOSE OF TRIP: To attend the fourth International Gambling Conference as the keynote speaker.
COSTS: $1623.04 (including economy flights and accomodation)
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Malaysia
DATE: 24 APRIL - 29 APRIL
PURPOSE OF TRIP: To participate in a fact-finding mission on the electoral system in Malaysia as part of an International Observer Group.
Costs: $2226.20 (including economy flights and accomodation)
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