Senate debates Questions on Notice

Defence: Staffing (Question No. 709)


David Johnston

David Johnston WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence Materiel, upon notice, on 23 June 2011:

(1) What number of Navy uniformed personnel were employed in the Defence Materiel Organisation as at 1 June 2011

(2) What are the estimated numbers for each of the following financial years: 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015 16.

Chris Evans

Chris Evans WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate

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

(1) The number of Navy uniformed personnel employed in the Defence Materiel Organisation as at 01 June 2011 was 303, the approved limit is 370.

(2) The approved limit for each of the following financial years:

2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 are:

(a) 2012-13 figure is 370;

(b) 2013-14 figure is 375;

(c) 2014-15 figure is 379; and

(d) 2015-16 figure is 383.