Marise Payne (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

The positives do extend beyond capability, although that of course is the significant reason for the decisions we have made. What the Turnbull government's decision to build our fleet of 12 future submarines in Adelaide does is directly create at least 1,100 shipbuilding jobs in the Adelaide yard itself and a further 1,700 expected to be created across the South Australian and Australian supply chains. This will have a substantial economic impact on the South Australian economy and, importantly, it will drive growth and innovation across many sectors.

Through the plans and initiatives which were detailed in the Australian industry involvement plan put forward by DCNS, the settings advanced in the defence industry policy statement and the establishment of the Centre for Defence Industry Capability in Adelaide, we are absolutely committed to maximising Australian industry involvement and innovation in this program. (Time expired)