Senate debates Questions on Notice

Defence: Recruiting Agency (Question No. 2037)


David Johnston

David Johnston WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence upon notice, on 20 August 2012:

For the period 1 January to 30 June 2012, how much was paid to the Australian Defence Force prime recruiting agency for the provision of services.

Bob Carr

Bob Carr NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Response: 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 for the period 1 January to 30 June 2012 was $43.356 million.