David Johnston (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr. Minister, in your role as minister for industry, can you explain why the government has agreed to contribute $40 million to United States companies so that they can develop their unproven Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program when an innovative Australian company already produces the world-class Bushmaster vehicle in your home state of Victoria?