Senate debates Questions on Notice
Defence: Staffing (Question No. 731)
David Johnston WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 5 July 2011:
For the period 1 January to 30 June 2011, 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 has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:
The numbers of personnel recruited into the Regular forces over the period 1 January to 30 June 2011 were as follows. These figures are inclusive of Gap Year members and those who have prior service in the military.
(a) Navy: 893;
(b) Army: 1,660;
(c) Air Force: 575.