Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I was referencing the year's notice that formed part of both the first and the second question. I would note the bipartisan support in the US for the passage of important provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act in the US Congress by December 2024 to enable the transfer of the Virginia class and the transfer of skills and knowledge already underway. The Australian industry and the RAN, the Royal Australian Navy, are already engaged in how to build, operate and sustain nuclear powered submarines. Senator Shoebridge, I know this is not something you agree with, but this is a project which we do regard as important for Australia's national security.