Australia to Join the Arms Race?

[RoginaJack]

In today's 9News report, our Prime Minister, Mr Turnbull has announced that Australia will commence manufacturing military weapons for overseas. The plan is to be in the top 10 suppliers in the next 10 years. We currently sit at 20.

The aim is jobs, jobs etc.

I feel that we should be manufacturing all of our defence equipment and ordinance in Australia.

See the following:-
https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/ ... s-strategy

Well, I'm surprised because G.C. Precision Development in the ACT were to manufacture, test and supply Suppressors and rifles (with folding stocks) to the Victorian Police Force. The ACT refused the application to test equipment and the ACT court upheld the decision and G.C. closed down. This is despite the fact the the ACT Government have used suppressors since 2009 in culling purposes. This was pointed out to the court and was suggested by the court that this may have been illegal.
See the following -
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-new ... pe2r1.html

My question is "Where were you Mr Prime Minister, when a Australian company needed assistance"?
Also, does this now mean the the N.F.A. and Federal, state and territories rules, regulations and law will need to be changed?

[Oldbloke]

Hang on did I read the right. The government's going to support manufacturing in Stralya.

[Daddybang]

It will be interesting to see what happens with this. !!

[RoginaJack]

Yes OLDBLOKE, I wait with great excitement and bated breath! 'Specially when the Moppets come out of the woodwork!

And Daddybang, Interesting is a gross understatement, just look at the muppets in the ACT views on local manufacturing!

[juststarting]

About time! I am sure greentards will be told to f-off, when government money and profit is involved. They are irrelevant and their opinions are less so, in this context. So, if they can actually get some contacts and execute on it, it'd be amazing.

[crows2332]

Wonder how long it would last happening until it's outsourced to China

[juststarting]

I'm guessing Australia because of AUD at the right price and quality of workmanship and QA process. So doubtful.

[marksman]

just watched that 9 news bit and I think that Karl Stefanovic guy is a dead set wanker

[juststarting]

Pretty sure it's in his employment contract.

[RoginaJack]

Figured that bit out years ago..

[RoginaJack]

Wonder how long it would last happening until it's outsourced to China

I think that is one reason why the government is getting local manufacturing tooled up, especially with China's build up around the Asia area.

[Daddybang]

Wonder how long it would last happening until it's outsourced to China

I think that is one reason why the government is getting local manufacturing tooled up, especially with China's build up around the Asia area.

I reckon ya pretty close to the mark!!
Also won't everyone leave Britt..I mean Carl alone!!!

[Daddybang]

Apparently it's going to fuel a global arms race.

[bullzeye]

Good news, but should have been done years ago.

[sungazer]

It might be just to find some work for the already defense industry builders such as Tenix or who ever they are now at Williamstown dockyard, Australian Submarine Corp in SA and others in WA and around the country.

[RoginaJack]

I just can't wait until we start to produce SABOT (DU) rounds....

[Wombat]

Well there are a few empty factories that would be well suited to Bushmaster vehicle production......kill one industry to make space for another.

[Oldbloke]

Pretty sure it's in his employment contract.

[Oldbloke]

Well there are a few empty factories that would be well suited to Bushmaster vehicle production......kill one industry to make space for another.

Ford, Holden, Toyota

[Oldbloke]

I think that is one reason why the government is getting local manufacturing tooled up, especially with China's build up around the Asia area.

That's it, just tell China not to start until we're ready. Turnbullshitartist has it all worked out.

[Wombat]

Well there are a few empty factories that would be well suited to Bushmaster vehicle production......kill one industry to make space for another.

Ford, Holden, Toyota

I'm only half joking, having been through them all I'd pick the Altona Toyota plant Though I think Toyota have plans for most of it.