Senate debates

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Questions without Notice

Defence Equipment

2:00 pm

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

I thank Senator Wong for this question on the important issue for our nation's security. This government is absolutely committed to keeping Australia and Australians safe. As an island nation we rely on maritime trade for our security and our prosperity. That means Australia's naval capability is essential to our enduring national interest. The Morrison government is keeping Australia safe with our $183 billion Naval Shipbuilding Plan, which is the largest regeneration of the Navy since World War II. More than 70 vessels will be built right here in Australia using Australian workers, and this—

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