Senate debates Questions on Notice
Defence: Submarines (Question No. 480)
David Johnston WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 21 March 2011:
For the period 1 July to 31 December 2010, how many personnel completed training courses and became 'Perisher Qualified' and eligible to command a submarine.
Chris Evans WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate
The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:
No personnel completed the Submarine Command Course during this period