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 29 April 2011:

How many staff were employed in the SEA 1000 Project office for the 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 financial years.

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:

In 2008 – 09, the full year average strength was 7.5.

In 2009 – 10, the full year average strength was 26.33.

In 2010 – 11, the full year average strength was 37.25.