Malcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the honourable member for his question. I gather that he sees great prospects for the Tasmanian economy arising from the engagement of more public services. I simply want to remind him that the real opportunities for Tasmania come from our economic plan, which is delivering right now stronger growth and more jobs in Tasmania—and it is not among the ranks of the Public Service. Given the honourable member's strong interest in the Tasmanian Public Service and the federal government's activities in Tasmania, I draw his attention to a number of items. The honourable member will be aware, I trust, that the CSIRO is establishing a climate science centre in Tasmania with 40 full-time CSIRO scientists. He will understand the strong commitment to Antarctic research, which of course is based in Hobart—and I am sure he has visited the centre of those operations in Hobart in the past, as I have recently. He should recognise that we have ordered a new icebreaker, which will be uniquely tailored to meet Australia's needs. More than $1.1 billion—

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