Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Hansard source

The government is committed to formalising the Australian industry content, AIC, into the strategic partnering agreement by the end of the year. We have a commitment from the French government, Naval Group and Naval Group Australia for a minimum of 60 per cent AIC over the life of the Attack class program. This is a floor, not a ceiling. We have every ambition and expectation of reaching the highest level of Australian industry participation. With over 1,500 potential Australian suppliers and a forecast average of 2,800 Australian jobs over the life of the program, this government is growing our sovereign capability.