asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 5 March 2012:

With reference to the White Paper and the Strategic Reform Program 'Indicative Workforce Implications – Civilian Workforce': For the period 1 July to 31 December 2011, what reduction has there been in the number of Australian Public Service staff or contractors employed in implementing:

(a) efficiency improvements;

(b) civilianisation;

(c) support productivity improvements; and

(d) contractor conversion (reduction to contractors).