Senator Humphries 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?