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

I will tell you one thing: I will never, ever, ever, in any of our Defence procurement contracts, agree to any terms or conditions that go against Australia's interest in delivering this capability. I am frustrated and I am very disappointed that Naval Group have yet been unable to finalise this contract with Defence, but it will not be done at the expense of Australian jobs and Australian industry. This capability is far too important for our nation to do such.