George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Conroy, every assertion that you have made in that question is a falsehood—every single one.

Senator Conroy interjecting—

I do know the truth, Senator Conroy. The truth is that every single assertion you have made in that question is a falsehood. The fact is, last Tuesday the Prime Minister announced the most visionary naval shipbuilding program in Australian history, welcomed not merely by my side of politics, not merely by industry but by the Premier of South Australia, Mr Jay Weatherill. So we are building the future frigates in Australia, in Adelaide. We are building the coastal patrol vessels at shipyards in Australia, not necessarily all in Adelaide but also potentially in other shipyards, including Williamstown, about which Senator Carr showed such interest yesterday, and we will be making an announcement about the future submarine program after the competitive evaluation process is concluded. (Time expired)