David Johnston WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 5 March 2012:
For the period 1 July to 31 December 2011, how much was paid to the Australian Defence Force prime recruiting agency for the provision of services.
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 total amount paid to Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd for the provision of Australian Defence Force recruiting services in the period 1 July to 31 December 2011 was $31.449 million.