Australia and Indonesia: Partners in a New Era Conference on Bilateral Relations Sydney, 19-21 February 2009 Hosted by
Andi Bratasida Topic: Staffing—Language training Hansard pp. 9 and 11 Senator Coonan and Senator Trood asked: A. How many overseas positions have had their language training cut or reduced in the last 18 months? B. Would the Department provide a list, across post, of language-designated positions and the language proficiency of the current occupants? C. Are there any Deputy Heads of Mission anywhere around the world who do not have the required language for the position to which they are posted? Answer A. In 2008, seven language-designated positions were withdrawn from the overseas network. Of these positions, one had its training reallocated to another position at post. B. Refer to attached list. C. Three Deputy Heads of Mission do not have the required language proficiency. Topic: Staffing—SES positions Question in writing Senator Gary Humphries asked: A. How many SES positions were there in the DFAT as at: 1. 24 November 2007 2. 26 February 2009 B. How many ...