Senate debates Questions on Notice
Defence: Submarines (Question No. 754)
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: (a) how many fully qualified personnel are 'Dolphin Qualified' and permanently employed in the Royal Australian Navy to operate submarines; and (b) how many 'Dolphin Qualified' personnel were tasked with other duties and what were these duties.
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:
(a) 561.
(b) 79 qualified personnel were employed in broader Navy or Australian Defence Force positions in maintenance, operations and logistics support, project management, capability development, and senior staff officer roles.