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

In respect of the Defence Materiel Organisation the numbers of staff (headcount) which are/were employed is as follows:

(a) As at 30 June 2008, the total DMO workforce was 7,335 as follows:

(i) 1,513 Military personnel;

(ii) 5,641 Australian Public Service personnel; and

(iii) 181 Professional Service Providers (Contractors).

(b) As at 30 June 2009, the total DMO workforce was 7,475 as follows:

(i) 1,536 Military personnel;

(ii) 5,763 Australian Public Service personnel; and

(iii) 176 Professional Service Providers (Contractors).

(c) As at 30 June 2010, the total DMO workforce was 7,290 as follows:

(i) 1,504 Military personnel;

(ii) 5,666 Australian Public Service personnel; and

(iii)120 Professional Service Providers (Contractors).

(d) As at 4 March 2011, the total DMO workforce was 7,222 as follows:

(i) 1,426 Military personnel;

(ii) 5,781 Australian Public Service personnel; and

(iii) 15 Professional Service Providers (Contractors).

A detailed breakdown by classification is shown within the below table:

DMO numbers of staff employed by Headcount

Professional Service Provider (Contractor)

NAVY

ARMY

AIR FORCE