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

In fact, what I think should be placed on the record is the capability that the Collins class submarine is currently demonstrating and the work that it has done. We have, if not five, definitely four boats currently in the water of the six boats in the fleet. In fact, there are two off South Australia. We value very much the role that the Collins class submarine plays. However, recognising that it will, as all good things, come to an end, we have commissioned through the competitive evaluation process—