Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:

(a) Details of personal staff are provided in the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 Annual Reports, available through the following link on the Finance website:

The figures are based on information as at 30 June of each year and the reports cover 30 June 2008, 30 June 2009 and 30 June 2010.

(b) See Attachment A.

Attachment A

* Classifications of Departmental Liaison Officers (DLOs) seconded to the Minister's Office are generally at Executive Level 1 and 2.

** This figure includes a temporary DLO approved by the PMO to assist with Workplace Relations Legislation from January 2008 to April 2009.

*** Current Portfolio Ministers.