asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 20 August 2012:

With reference to the White Paper and the Strategic Reform Program 'Indicative Workforce Implications - Civilian Workforce': For the period 1 January to 30 June 2012, 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)?