Senate debates Questions on Notice
Defence: Staffing (Question No. 455)
David Johnston WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 22 March 2011:
For the period 1 July to 31 December 2010, how many uniformed full-time, permanent personnel were recruited to each of the service areas (i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force).
Chris Evans WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:
The numbers of personnel recruited into the Regular forces over the period 1 July to 31 December 2010 were as follows:
(i) Navy: 597;
(ii) Army: 1,279; and
(iii) Air Force: 310.
These figures are inclusive of Gap Year members and those who have prior service in the military.