asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 5 March 2012:

As at 31 December 2011, how many:

(a) permanent uniformed staff, both part-time and full time; and

(b) civilian staff, both part time and full time, were in each of the service areas (i.e. army, navy, and air force).

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

(a) As at 31 December 2011, the following permanent part-time and full time uniformed staff were in each of the three Service areas;

(b) As at 31 December 2011, the following part time and full time civilians were in each of the three service areas;

Navy, 846

Army, 1,206

Air Force, 912