Stirling Griff (SA, Centre Alliance) Share this | Hansard source

Minister, strategic analysts from ASPI suggest the likelihood of conflict with China is greatest in the next five years, long before any new subs arrive. They also suggest conflict is most likely to occur in Taiwan, conflict the defence minister has committed us to fighting. Wouldn't it be more prudent for us to invest in equipment that would be available in the coming years when the risk is to be perceived greater?