Marise Payne (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

That question from Senator Edwards is very important, because this really is a national endeavour. It is about the National Innovation and Science Agenda and the Defence Industry Policy Statement working hand in hand to drive science and innovation right across Australia, particularly in South Australia and particularly in Adelaide. I recently visited a company called Fugro LADS, which supports the Navy in providing a laser airborne depth sound capability using innovative technology that they now export right across the world. That is a real credit to the innovation in South Australia, in Adelaide. I understand Senator Dastyari cannot be here with us this afternoon to enjoy the benefits of what South Australia can deliver. I think Senator Dastyari has given a whole new meaning to 'kicking an own goal' after his experience post the Adelaide United-Western Sydney Wanderers competition. But the most important thing that we will do is to drive the economy into its 21st century transition with high-tech jobs, with high-tech defence capability and with Australian industry. (Time expired)