"I have to ask,
Why the hell is the Deputy PM traveling as our representative, on a commercial jet to a meeting of the UN?
Why is it not provided a 787-BBJ in green and gold livery, AUSTRALIA in big letters down the side of the fuselage and a Kangaroo on the tail."
It is a rule thing - Must use commercial (first/business class ok) unless not practical or cost effective. Choppergate was not that long ago and did not turn out well for another Bishop. If we let our pollies use government jets at will, the local government member will want a 787 too.
Back on the topic of "Random Testing" Julie Bishop as stated is a frequent traveller (6 months an to June 2014) $415,698 O/S travel & $56,720 domestic travel.
That is A LOT of flights, if it is "Random" she should have been tested a number of times.