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Thursday, 22 March 2007
Page: 192


Mr Kelvin Thomson asked the Minister for Transport and Regional Services, in writing, on 7 December 2006:

(1)   For the remainder of the 2006-07 financial year, how many additional staff does the Minister’s department and agencies expect to employ.

(2)   For the 2006-07 financial year to date, what efficiency gains have been made by the Minister’s department and agencies.


Mr Vaile (Minister for Transport and Regional Services) —The answer to the honourable member’s question is as follows:

(1)   Department of Transport and Regional Services:

(2)   The Department expects to operate within the average staffing levels listed on p.27 and p.30 of the Portfolio Budget Statement 2006-07, Transport and Regional Services Portfolio. Airservices Australia: Airservices Australia expects to have a net increase of 20 staff by the end of 2006-07. Australian Maritime Safety Authority: Nil. Civil Aviation Safety Authority: Nil. National Capital Authority: The NCA expects to operate within the average staffing level listed on p.163 of the Portfolio Budget Statement 2006-07, Transport and Regional Services Portfolio.

(2)   The Minister for Finance and Administration will respond to this part of the question.