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

It's no surprise that Labor doesn't want to hear the answer to this, because the only threat to this project is the member for Corio himself, Richard Marles. It is deeply disappointing that the shadow minister for defence, himself, whose seat is in the heart of Geelong, continues to talk down Geelong's ability to support this project.

The Morrison government is extremely proud of its commitment to build and sustain 30 self-propelled howitzers in Geelong, providing vital Army capability and delivering up to 350 jobs. This project is fully funded and is now underway. Mr Marles represents an electorate with one of the highest unemployment rates in this country yet he continues to talk down this important project for Army capability, which will also deliver jobs for Geelong. The people of Geelong deserve so much better.