David Johnston (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Perhaps I can just say that the process will be, as I have said on several occasions, open and transparent. And, for your information, Senator, I actually do not make the decision. The project is so large that it will go the National Security Committee of cabinet. The government will make the decision and everybody will understand that the process for this really important strategic capability will be done properly in a timely manner that provides Navy with the best possible capability at the best possible price.