Defence: Strategic Reform Program

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

With reference to the Strategic Reform Program and for the period 1 July to 30 September 2009: (a) what easing of cost savings pressures of the forecasted $345 to $660 million per year have been made; and (b) have any one off savings been made.

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

(a) and (b)       The Defence Budget Audit proposed productivity improvements which would ease cost pressures by between $345m and $660m annually through changes to major equipment procurement. The Defence Budget Audit was a key input to the Strategic Reform Program. The Strategic Reform Program did not include a specific savings line for easing of cost pressures through changes to major equipment procurement.

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