Defence: Staffing

Senator Johnston asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 13 August 2009:

1. As at 30 June 2009: (a) how many uniformed staff are there in each of the three service areas (i.e. army, navy and air force); and (b) how many civilian staff are there in each of the service areas.
2. For the period 1 January to 30 June 2009, how many uniformed personnel were recruited to each of the service areas.
3. For the period 1 January to 30 June 2009: (a) how many uniformed staff resigned from each of the service areas; and (b) how many civilian staff resigned from each of the service areas.
4. For the period 1 January to 30 June 2009, how many temporary civilian positions existed, or were created, in the department.
5. For the period 1 January to 30 June 2009, how many civilian employees have been employed on contract.

Senator Faulkner - The answer to the honourable senator’s question is as follows:

1.  
   1. Navy:12,977.
      Army:27,828.
      Air Force:14,263.
   2. Navy:893.
      Army:1,095.
      Air Force: 922.
2. Navy:971.
   Army:2,547.
   Air Force:818.
3.  
   1. Navy:662.
      Army:1,389.
      Air Force:433.
   2. Navy:22.
      Army:44.
      Air Force:23.
4. 262.
5. 713.

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