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Monday, 27 September 1999
Page: 10736


Mr Laurie Ferguson asked the Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 24 August 1999:

(1) How many active reservists in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) are estimated to be (a) tertiary students, (b) unemployed, or (c) otherwise without employer provided superannuation coverage.

(2) What would be the estimated annual cost of the ADF making a superannuation contribution on behalf of active reservists equivalent to 7% of their ADF-provided pay and allowances.


Mr Bruce Scott (Veterans' Affairs; Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence) —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

(1) (a) Approximately 11%.

(b) Approximately 11%.

(c) Figures requested are unavailable.

(2) Based on the figures available, it is estimated that it would cost Defence $1.5 million to make a 7% superannuation payment on behalf of active Reservists.