Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Education and Training) Share this | Hansard source

I am not. I know that in the past we have of course seen from the Labor opposition, when they were in government, unfunded white papers in 2009 and 2013, but, as Senator Payne has outlined today, this government's white paper details very clearly funding strategies as well as procurement requirements.

In relation to our home state, Senator Edwards, we will see an integrated investment program that will deliver substantial benefits for South Australia. Premier Weatherill has said that it is great news and a great win for South Australia, something that we should all welcome. It will include the acquisition of 15 P8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. It will ensure upgrade of the RAAF Base at Edinburgh, with around a $600 million investment in the site. Of course, the centrepiece is the continuous build program for Australia, including the nine future frigates that have been announced will be built in Adelaide from 2020, as well as the government's substantial commitment to the offshore patrol vessels and the submarines in the future. (Time expired)