Senate debates

Monday, 22 August 2011

Questions on Notice

Defence: Submarines (Question No. 755)

Photo of David JohnstonDavid Johnston (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence) Share this | | Hansard source

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 personnel fully completed training courses and became 'Dolphin Qualified' and eligible to serve on submarines.

Photo of Chris EvansChris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | | Hansard source

The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

Twenty two personnel completed training and became submarine qualified during the period 1 January to 30 June 2011.