Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

So, to the question by Senator Conroy on whether I am aware of government policy, of course I am aware of government policy. I have been involved in government processes every step of the way, and right now no decision has been made in relation to the procurement of submarines. We are committed to ensuring that we get the possible defence outcomes, the best possible national security outcomes, in the national interest. We are going through a proper process, and, as the Prime Minister indicated in an interview yesterday with Chris Uhlmann, we are committed to a competitive evaluation of the various options on the table.