Linda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

Zero! We are deliberately progressing the preliminary design of the submarine. This work, once complete, will form the basis for maximising opportunities for Australian companies in the program for many decades to come. What we do now will set up Australian businesses for success in the future. To date, around 1,600 Australian companies have registered interest in the program. Naval Group Australia has issued 3,579 requests for information to around 1,500 Australian suppliers. This is only the beginning of what will be a once in a generation opportunity for Australian industry and Australian workers.