George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, I rather thought that your interest was in South Australia, not in Sweden, Senator Gallacher, but there you go. I am not familiar with the letter to which you refer, but I can inform you, Senator—I can refer honourable senators—that the government has, under the competitive evaluation process, very clear criteria for the selection of the construction of Australia's next submarine. That is a project that you would know, Senator Gallacher—although I am sure you would not admit—was neglected and placed in the too-hard basket for six years—