Future Submarines Program

154 Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (1 July 2020). Has the Premier been briefed on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the maximisation of local content in the Future Submarines project? If yes, what did that briefing say?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier): I have been advised:

Defence SA participates in weekly meetings with the Department of Defence to discuss the impacts on the sector as a whole. The major concerns have been of a general nature regarding cross border travel, freight and maintaining cash flow to SMEs. No specific concerns have been raised in these discussions about the impact of COVID-19 on the Attack class submarine program.

I have also held regular COVID-19 roundtables with South Australian defence industry participants to provide relevant information and ensure we are addressing the sector's needs.