David Fawcett (SA, Liberal Party) | Hansard source

As Senator Farrell knows, that is actually already underway, with things like the North-South Corridor going ahead.

There is another important thing that Senator Farrell should be hanging his head in shame about. Some of the best infrastructure being built in South Australia right now is in the Osborne naval shipyard, with an investment of is $535 million. Those opposite did not commission a single naval vessel to be built in Australia during their six years in government. The discussion would not be around: 'Is there room for all of the projects that are underway? Will they be built here in time? Will we get the yards? Will we get the workers in time?' They would be more concerned about the tumbleweeds at Osborne because of the ramp down, the valley of death that came from the inaction of those opposite.

Not only has this government managed the economy such that we have record employment and therefore the ability to invest in infrastructure; we're investing in productive infrastructure and we're investing in our defence capability, which means more sustainable jobs for generations of South Australians. It's already resulting in infrastructure such as the Future Frigate facilities as well as the Future Submarine facilities being built at Osborne.