While I appreciate that the focus of these discussions is the Australian Navy and politics are verboten, the Senate report is a political statement from an ALP led opposition dominated group. I for one was unimpressed by the number of times Marcus Hellyer and his arguments are quoted
While claiming that there remains a totally united focus on obtaining Nuclear powered submarines, this document makes the Labor party and certain Unions opposition to Nuclear power clear . Sadly though the criticism of the current achievements of the present Government and its shifting Naval vessel acquisition policies are thoroughly justified no alternative is offered.
Hopefully during the upcoming Federal Election both parties will provide clear and coherent plans for both Frigate and Submarine acquisitions and for filling shortfalls in capability till they come online .
While claiming that there remains a totally united focus on obtaining Nuclear powered submarines, this document makes the Labor party and certain Unions opposition to Nuclear power clear . Sadly though the criticism of the current achievements of the present Government and its shifting Naval vessel acquisition policies are thoroughly justified no alternative is offered.
Hopefully during the upcoming Federal Election both parties will provide clear and coherent plans for both Frigate and Submarine acquisitions and for filling shortfalls in capability till they come online .