AIR
Force personnel deployed overseas will be included in the Defence
Census on Tuesday, March 18.
In a joint statement, CDF General Peter Cosgrove and Secretary
Ric Smith said the Census would “reach all personnel in Australia,
those deployed on operations, United Nations deployments ... on
exchange duty overseas or posted to embassies and high commissions”.
They said that although completion of the Census questionnaires
was voluntary, it was important that the maximum response rate
was achieved to ensure the viability and accuracy of the data.
The results will be used to improve conditions of service and
the overall lifestyle of Defence personnel by providing an accurate
demographic profile of our people.
Distribution to full-time personnel will be through Unit Census
Coordinators. Active reservists will receive their questionnaire
by mail.
For
more details visit www.defence.gov.au/dpe/defencecensus2003
