Northern maritime, manufacturing and construction businesses will learn how they can cash in on the federal government's $89 million naval shipbuilding program at a briefing in Launceston on Wednesday.
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The briefing will focus on the construction of nine future frigates and 12 offshore patrol vessels, which are expected to total a sum of $39 million.
Tasmanian Liberal Senator David Bushby urged Northern companies to thoroughly explore whether they could benefit from the shipbuilding program.
“I encourage our local industry to come along to the briefing - particularly those in maritime, manufacturing and construction sectors,” Senator Bushby said.
“I also encourage think-tanks, universities and research establishments to (attend).”
Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne said more than 2500 jobs would be created under the future frigate and offshore patrol programs.
“Where possible and practical, Australian companies should be in a position to benefit from the economic advantages of a thriving domestic defence industry,” Minister Pyne said.
The meeting will be held at 9.30am at UTAS Newnham campus’ Swanson building.
To register, visit www.eventbrite.com.au/o/department-of-defence-11842283748
Hamish Geale
Hamish Geale is a senior reporter at The Examiner. Got good news? Email: hgeale@examiner.com.au
Hamish Geale is a senior reporter at The Examiner. Got good news? Email: hgeale@examiner.com.au
