Defence: Reviews

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

1. For each portfolio/agency within the responsibility of the Minister/Parliamentary Secretary, how many reviews are currently being undertaken in the portfolio/agency or affecting the portfolio/agency.
2. What was the commencement date of each review.
3. When will each review conclude.
4. (a) Which reviews were completed in the period 1 January to 30 June 2009; and (b) when will the Government respond to the each of these reviews.
5. As at 30 June 2009, what was the cost of each of these reviews.

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

1. , 2. and 3. The following significant reviews are currently being undertaken by Defence.
• Review of the Reserve Service (Protection) Act - commenced on 17 April 2007 and expected to conclude by December 2011.
4. (a), (b) and 5. Please refer to the table below for a list of completed reviews.
   

   Review	Government response	Cost
   Independent Review of Military Justice Reform	Government responded in August 2009.	$850,000
   Independent Audit of Special Forces pay	Government responded in March 2009.	$147,533
   The Dunt Review into Mental Health in the ADF	Government responded in April 2009.	$208,303
   Information and Communications Technology Review	Government responded in May 2009.	$915,858

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