Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

You've got to give Senator Hinch points for trying. What I can confirm is that there is a tender process underway and the tender process will continue to be conducted with the utmost integrity. The Commonwealth will conduct this important defence procurement based on getting the right capability at the right price. These are obviously all matters that are now appropriately considered by the appropriate experts. When the government is in the position to make a final judgement, relevant announcements will be made. These are not political decisions. These are decisions entirely on merit, based on securing the right defence capability at the right price.