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

For the period 1 July to 31 December 2011:

(a) what 'First Pass' Project approvals; and

(b) what 'Second Pass' Project approvals, have been made.

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

The tables below address both questions and provide information on the total 30 project based approvals achieved during the period 1 July to 31 December 2011. The total is made up of five first pass approvals, 16 second pass approvals, and nine 'other' approvals (such as studies, project re-scoping and real cost increases).

Government Approvals 1 July 2011 – 31 December 2011 - Summary

Note: Summary includes 'other' project approvals such as studies, project re-scoping, real cost increases, capability technology demonstrator and project development funding

First Pass Approvals

Note: All figures are rounded. Totals may not match due to rounding errors.

Second Pass Approvals

Note: All figures are rounded. Totals may not match due to rounding errors.

Other Approvals

Note: All figures are rounded. Totals may not match due to rounding errors. Land 112 Ph 4 - ASLAV – Cancellation of the previously approved second pass project.