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Liberals’ plan to chase defence dollars

Hanson serving in Iraq.

JEREMY Hanson says that the Canberra Liberals if elected will provide $1.5 million to establish a Defence Industry Group and a Defence Industry Plan for the ACT. The group will comprise of a team of experts to engage and collaborate with government and industry with the aim of boosting the high tech defence industry in Canberra.

“Canberra is already in the box seat and the opportunities to take advantage of defence industries here are staggering. As Chief Minister, I would commit, as a priority to realising that potential,” Mr Hanson said.

“The total defence budget is expected to grow to more than $42 billion in 2021-22. This represents a huge opportunity for investment and employment in Canberra and particularly for local business.

“Our Defence Industry Group would map the path forward as to how Canberra can harness these defence industry opportunities. A similar structure is in place in South Australia with its Defence SA Advisory Board and that state has secured huge future investment in the defence industry. Former Defence Force Chief Angus Houston, heads that body and believes there are huge opportunities for Canberra.

“We need to think in new terms about how we’re going to create future jobs in Canberra. Being the national capital, the hub of defence administration as well as being serviced by quality universities means we have a great opportunity in defence. I want to realise those opportunities,” Mr Hanson said.

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