Nick Xenophon (SA, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. Does the minister agree with one of the most credible and experienced designers and builders of submarines worldwide, TKMS, which says that there is enough time for a competitive project definition study and build in Australia before the Collins class fleet needs replacing? Has the minister received advice to this effect from TKMS? And doe the minister agree with Dr John White, who says that there is enough time for such a competitive study?