(1)   Is the Minister aware of allegations that United States Air Force (USAF) combat pilots are supplied with and/or are required to take amphetamines or other stimulants when on lengthy missions.

(2)   Is the Minister aware of studies which demonstrate that persons who regularly use amphetamines or other stimulants suffer as a result of that use from any of the following conditions: (a) chronic insomnia; (b) paranoia; (c) hallucinations; (d) halted personality development; (e) malnutrition; and (f) anti-social tendencies.

(3)   Is the Minister aware of studies which demonstrate that persons who withdraw from regular use of amphetamines or other stimulants suffer any of the following conditions: (a) restlessness; (b) mental confusion; and (c) depression.

(4)   What studies has the Minister commissioned, or is aware of, which examine the effects of amphetamines or other stimulants on pilots.

(5)   What studies has the Minister commissioned, or is aware of, which examine the increased risk to the Australian travelling public resulting from the use of amphetamines or other stimulants by USAF personnel while operating in Australian airspace.

(6)   If the Minister is aware of or has commissioned such studies would the Minister advise: (a) who commissioned any such study; (b) who conducted any such study; (c) the date any such study commenced and concluded; and (d) the findings of any such study.

(7)   Can any such studies be made available to the Senate; if not, why not. 

(1)   Yes.

(2)   Yes.

(3)   Yes.

(4)   None.

(5)   None. USAF pilots on exchange to Australian Defence Force flying squadrons follow the operational policies of the ADF.  As the ADF does not have a policy allowing the operational use of amphetamines by aircrew, USAF pilots operating ADF aircraft do not use such drugs. 

(6)   and (7)   Not applicable.