Senator JOHNSTON (Western Australia—Minister for Defence) (14:09): This government is committed to ensuring that Australia's Collins class submarine force continues to be regionally superior in terms of conventional capability. We are currently working with Defence to determine the most appropriate procurement strategy, with a decision to be announced within 18 months with respect to the new submarine. Senator Conroy: When did that start? Senator JOHNSTON: In 2008, under you, and you did nothing for six years. The final decision will ensure that work will centre around the Adelaide shipyards. The government is also committed to acquiring the joint strike fighter to bolster Australia's air combat capability. In addition, the government is closely considering the requirement for unmanned aerial vehicles in the context of broad-area maritime surveillance. Of course, we know the success of the opposition in government in managing our borders in the maritime sense. We are also committed to providing— (Time expired)