Jacqui Lambie (Tasmania, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Defence (Senator Payne), no later than 3.30 pm on Monday, 22 February 2016, a copy of the Defence White Paper 2015.

Scott Ryan (Victoria, Liberal Party, Assistant Cabinet Secretary) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Stephen Parry (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Scott Ryan (Victoria, Liberal Party, Assistant Cabinet Secretary) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The government will release the Defence white paper at a time of its choosing. The Defence white paper will outline the government's strategy and costed plan for our nation's future defence and security. The white paper will reflect the government's strategic, national security, fiscal and broader policy priorities. Along with the white paper, the government will deliver a 10-year, integrated investment program and a defence industry policy statement.

Stephen Parry (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The question is that motion No. 996, moved by Senator Lambie, be agreed to.