David Fawcett (SA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Minister, thank you for that commitment from the government to all nine frigates being built in Adelaide. Minister Marles received the surface fleet review in September. Given that he has repeatedly recognised and referred to the deteriorating strategic circumstances faced by Australia and talked about the urgency that is needed—the urgent need for action—will the government actually respond to the surface ships review this calendar year, or will there be further delays?