Wong, Sen Penny

Senator Wong: The Treasurer has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question: (1) (a) $2.1 million (b) $3.7 million (c) Not applicable (2) The Treasury is continuing to pursue efficiencies to meet its budget including through printing, publications, consultants, contractors and travel. (3) About 74 per cent. (4) (a) The Treasury will reduce staff through natural attrition. See page 26 of the 2012-13 Portfolio Budget Statements. (b) The Treasury will continue to look at efficiencies to reduce the need for consultants and contractors. (5) None. (6) The distribution of full-time equivalent (FTE) staff by classification bands as at 30 June 2012: Classification Distribution Cadet 0.4% APS1 0.2% APS2 0.2% APS3 8.2% APS4 5.8% APS5 16.0% APS6 23.1% EL1 20.4% EL2 17.4% SES Band 1 5.8% SES Band 2 1.8% SES Band 3 0.6% Secretary 0.1% Grand Total 100%