David Johnston (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

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

As at 30 June 2011, how many Royal Australian Navy personnel are 'Perisher Qualified' and eligible to command a submarine.

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

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

As at 30 June 2011, 16 Royal Australian Navy officers of the ranks Lieutenant Commander and Commander were 'Perisher Qualified' and eligible to command a submarine.