Defence: Strategic Reform Program

Senator Johnston asked the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 11 January 2010:

For the period 1 July to 30 September 2009, what net savings have been made in the Strategic Reform Program ‘Other Savings’ for the following areas: (a) zero based budgeting review; (b) minor capital program; (c) facilities program; (d) administrative; and (e) productivity.

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

1. The ‘Other Savings’ relating to the Strategic Reform Program were provisionally allocated across the decade in the 2009-10 Budget context.  The savings to the Defence budget have been attributed annually and will be reported accordingly.  The Strategic Reform Program will achieve $241m of ‘Other Savings’ from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 and are as follows:
   1. Zero based budgeting review - $189m;
   2. Minor capital program - $21m;
   3. Facilities program - $22m;
   4. Administrative - $9m; and
   5. Productivity - $0m as these are targeted as future savings to be achieved around the middle of the decade.

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