QUESTIONS ON NOTICE › Innovation, Industry, Science and Research: Staffing (Question No. 1143)
Senator Humphries asked the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research upon notice, on 12 September 2011: (1) Have staffing numbers in agencies within the Ministers portfolio been reduced as a result of the efficiency dividend and/or other budget cuts; if so, in which areas and at what classification. (2) Are there any plans for staff reduction in agencies within the Ministers portfolio; if so, can details be provided i.e. reduction target, how this will be achieved, services/programs to be cut etc. (3) What changes are underway or planned for graduate recruitment, cadetships or similar programs, and if reductions are envisaged can details be provided, including reasons, target numbers etc.