Senate debates

Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Questions on Notice

Defence: Submarines (Question No. 1599)

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 March 2012:

As at 31 December 2011, how many Royal Australian Navy personnel were 'Perisher Qualified' and eligible to command a submarine.

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:

As at 31 December 2011, 16 Royal Australian Navy officers of the ranks Lieutenant Commander and Commander were 'Perisher-Qualified' and eligible to command a submarine.