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Monday, 22 August 2011
Page: 5143

Defence: Submarines

(Question No. 754)


Senator Johnston asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 5 July 2011:

For the period 1 January to 30 June 2011: (a) how many fully qualified personnel are 'Dolphin Qualified' and permanently employed in the Royal Australian Navy to operate submarines; and (b) how many 'Dolphin Qualified' personnel were tasked with other duties and what were these duties.


Senator Chris Evans: The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

(a) 561.

(b) 79 qualified personnel were employed in broader Navy or Australian Defence Force positions in maintenance, operations and logistics support, project management, capability development, and senior staff officer roles.