Gary Humphries (ACT, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Materiel) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, upon notice, on 18 September 2012:

In regard to the 2012-13 financial year:

1) What is the net financial effect on the department's budget of: (a) the original 1.5 per cent efficiency dividend increase from 1.5 per cent (b) the additional 2.5 per cent efficiency dividend; and (c) other savings measures as introduce in the 2012-13 Budget papers.

2) What measures or strategies are being considered to ensure continued operation within the budget and efficiency dividend targets of the department.

3) What percentage of the department/agency's budget is designated to staffing?

4) What is the size of the department/agency's staffing establishment? Include figures for FTE, PT, casual, contractors and consultants.

5) Will or has consideration been made to reducing staffing compliment including contractors and consultants?