Senate debates Questions on Notice
Royal Australian Navy (Question No. 2056)
David Johnston WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 20 August 2012:
As at 30 June 2012, how many Royal Australian Navy personnel were 'Perisher qualified' and eligible to command a submarine?
Bob Carr NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs
The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:
As at 30 June 2012, 16 Royal Australian Navy officers of the ranks Lieutenant Commander and Commander were Perisher qualified and eligible to command a submarine.