House of Representatives Notice Paper Question No 1212
Schedule Number: 300342		 Publication Date: 18 March 2010
Hansard (Proof): Page 104

Defence: High Readiness Reserve

 Member: Robert

Mr Robert asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, in writing, on 9 February 2010:

  1. Per annum, how many High Readiness Reserve (HRR) soldiers have received the tax free bonus of $10 000 after completing their two year HRR service obligation.
  2. How many HRR soldiers have withdrawn from the HRR program before completing their two year commitment?

Mr Combet - The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable member’s question:

  1. 2008 – one;
    2009 – 471; and
    2010 – 12 (as at 17 February 2010).
  2. 69.  A breakdown by reason is as follows:
    Discharge – 26;
    Transfer to Australian Regular Army – 27;
    Downgrade of medical status – 12; and
    Geographic transfer (no HRR unit in new location) – four.

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