Overseas Travel

Hunter Coal Export Framework

Purpose of travel

To brief major trading partners on the trial vessel arrival system and the hunter coal export framework.

Benefits of travel for the State of New South Wales

To ensure the $5 billion Japanese customer base for Hunter Valley Coal resulting from Hunter Valley Coal Chain Agreement and the Vessel Arrival System.

The Minister’s presence and presentation will ensure that very senior levels of the organizations being met can support the smooth implementation of the Vessel Arrival System.

Estimated costs and details of travel

Title	Type
Minister	Minister McLeay
Portfolio	Ports and Waterways
Countries visited	Japan and Hong Kong
Date of travel	Sunday 28th March – Thursday 1st April.
Number of accompanying Ministerial Staff/Government Officials	2 Government Officials
Accompanied by spouse in an official capacity	Not applicable
Air fares	$24,733.40
Accommodation and meals	$8,569.10
Official hospitality expenses
Other expenses (including some meals, refreshments, surface travel and travel allowances)	$1,067.32
Total estimated travel costs	$34,369.82