Defence: Departmental Liaison Officers

Senator Johnston asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence upon notice, on 26 February 2009:

As at 31 December 2008: (a) how many departmental liaison officers are allocated to each Minister and Parliamentary Secretary; and (b) what advice do they provide.

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

1. Two Departmental Liaison Officers (DLOs) were allocated to the Minister for Defence, one DLO to the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, one DLO to the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement and one DLO to the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support.
   
   It should be noted that, as of 25 February 2009, the Hon Greg Combet AM MP transferred from his duties as Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement to Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Water. As the position of Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement no longer exists, the DLO position for this office has been disestablished.
2. See my response to Senate Question on Notice No. 816 and 817.

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