Security ... think about it!
Attending yesterday's Pacific 2010 International Maritime Conference, Minister for the Hunter Jodi McKay said the NSW Government would investigate the potential for the Port of Newcastle to become a defence industry hub, as NSW goes after its share of the Commonwealth's $300 billion defence budget. The Royal Australian Navy is expected to upgrade its equipment, with 12 new submarines to replace the current six Collins Class submarines, under plans outlined in the Defence White Paper. Premier Kristina Keneally said NSW would try to gain work for sites in Sydney, Newcastle and Nowra.