Public hearings and witnesses
Public
hearings during the 44th Parliament
Monday
21 July 2014 - Canberra
Senators
in attendance: Senators Canavan, Kim Carr, Dastyari, Edwards, Ketter,
Madigan, Xenophon.
Witnesses:
BURNS,
Mr Christopher, Chief Executive Officer, Defence Teaming Centre Inc.
DUNK,
Mr Graeme, Manager, Australian Business Defence Industry
EDGE,
Mr John, Acting Deputy Secretary, Business, Procurement and
Asset Management, Department of Finance
FLETCHER,
Mr Andrew, Chief Executive, Defence SA
HAMILTON-SMITH,
The Hon. Martin, Minister for Defence Industries,
South Australian Government
KING,
Mr Warren, Chief Executive Officer, Defence Materiel Organisation
SHERIDAN,
Mr John, Australian Government Chief Technology Officer and Procurement
Coordinator, Department of Finance
THOMPSON,
Mr Glenn, Assistant National Secretary,
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
THORNE,
Mr Col, General Manager Land and Maritime,
Defence Materiel Organisation
Tuesday
30 September 2014 - Canberra
Senators
in attendance: Senators Canavan, Kim Carr, Conroy, Dastyari, Edwards,
Ketter, Madigan, Wong, Xenophon.
Witnesses:
BARRETT,
Vice Admiral Timothy, AO, CSC, RAN, Chief of Navy,
Department of Defence
BRIGGS,
Rear Admiral Peter (Retired), Private capacity
GREENFIELD,
Commodore Paul (Retired), Private capacity
HALL,
Ms Stacie, Branch Manager, Government Business Advice,
Department of Finance
JONES,
Vice Admiral Peter, AO, DSC, RAN, Chief, Capability Development Group,
Department of Defence
KING,
Mr Warren, Chief Executive Officer, Defence Materiel Organisation, Department
of Defence
NICHOLLS,
Commander (Retired) David, Executive Manager,
Submarine Institute of Australia Inc.
OWEN,
Commander (Retired) Frank, Secretary, Submarine Institute of Australia Inc.
PACEY,
Mr Brice, Private capacity
ROACH,
Commodore Terence (Retired), Private capacity
SAMMUT,
Rear Admiral Gregory, Head, Future Submarine Program,
Defence Materiel Organisation, Department of Defence
THORNE,
Mr Col, General Manager, Land and Maritime,
Defence Materiel Organisation, Department of Defence
Wednesday
8 October 2014 - Newcastle
Senators
in attendance: Senators Canavan, Dastyari, Ketter, Xenophon
Witnesses:
CUTTELL,
Ms Barbara, Communications Adviser, Forgacs
DICK,
Mr Ian, Defence Project Director, HunterNet Cooperative
DUNK,
Mr Graeme, Manager, Australian Business Defence Industry
HORAN,
Mr Benjamin, Delegate, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
KNIGHT,
Mr Jeremy, Delegate, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
LANE,
Mr John, Director of Shipbuilding, Forgacs
PIDGEON,
Mr Bradley, Industrial Officer, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
ROOS,
Professor Goran, Private capacity
STRATTON,
Mr Lindsay, Chief Executive Officer, Forgacs
THOMPSON,
Mr Glenn, Assistant National Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
Monday
13 October 2014 - Melbourne
Senators
in attendance: Senators Kim Carr, Dastyari, Edwards, Ketter, Madigan,
Xenophon.
Witnesses:
BRAIN,
Dr Peter, Executive Director, National Institute of Economic and
Industry Research
GILLARD,
Mr David, Director, Commercial and Procurement,
BAE Systems Australia
KANE,
Mr Chris, Head of Strategy and Business Development, Maritime,
BAE Systems Australia
LYNCH,
Mr Matthew, Director Aviation, Defence and Aerospace, Trade, Manufacturing and
Employment Division, Department of State Development, Business and Innovation
MORRIS,
Ms Charlotte, Manager, Submarine Industry,
Australian Industry & Defence Network Inc., Victoria
NICHOLSON,
Mr Peter, AO, Head of Government Relations,
BAE Systems Australia
ROWLEY,
Mr Craig, Chief Executive Officer, LeadWest
SALTZER,
Mr William, Director Maritime, BAE Systems Australia
SLEE,
Mr Jeff, Delegate, Australian Workers Union
SMITH,
Mrs Sue, Executive Officer, Australian Industry and Defence Network Inc.
THOMPSON,
Mr Glenn, Assistant National Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
VAN
ROODEN, Ms Marion, Deputy Secretary, Trade, Manufacturing and Employment
Division, Department of State Development, Business and Innovation
VICKERS,
Mr David, Delegate, Technical, Supervisory and Administrative Division,
Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
WHITE,
Dr John, Private capacity
WHITE,
Mr Leon, Delegate, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
WILSON,
Councillor Sandra, Mayor, Hobsons Bay City Council
Tuesday 14 October 2014 - Adelaide
Senators
in attendance: Senators Kim Carr, Dastyari, Edwards, Ketter, McEwen, Wong,
Xenophon.
Witnesses:
BURNS,
Mr Chris, Chief Executive Officer, Defence Teaming Centre
CARROLL,
Mr Alistair, Production Leader, Electrical Controls, AWD Project
DONNELLY,
Mr Robert, South Australian Branch Secretary, Communications, Electrical,
Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of
Australia, Electrical Energy and Services Division, South Australian Branch
EDWARDS,
Mr Martin, General Manager, Current Operations, AWD Project,
ASC Pty Ltd
HAMILTON-SMITH,
Mr Martin, Minister for Defence Industries,
South Australian Government
JACKMAN,
Mr Malcolm, Chief Executive, Defence SA
KATSCHNER,
Mr Martin, Private capacity
LAMPS,
Mr Peter, Acting Secretary, South Australian Branch,
Australian Workers' Union
PAULUS,
Mr Ron, Electrician, Secretary, Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy,
Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia,
Electrical Energy and Services Division, South Australian Branch
SCUDDS,
Mr Paul, South Australian Branch Organiser, Communications, Electrical,
Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of
Australia, Electrical Energy and Services Division, South Australian Branch
SMITH,
Mr Brett, Private capacity
STANBOROUGH,
Mr Christopher, Private capacity
SUDHOLZ,
Mr Andrew, Private capacity
TAYLOR,
Mrs Sarah, Membership and Advocacy Manager, Defence Teaming Centre
THOMPSON,
Mr Glenn, Assistant National Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
WHILEY,
Mr Stuart, Interim CEO, ASC Pty Ltd
WOLOWIEC,
Mr Stanislaw, Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information,
Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia,
Electrical Energy and Services Division, South Australian Branch
Thursday 19 February 2015 - Canberra
Senators
in attendance: Senators Canavan, Kim Carr, Conroy, Dastyari, Edwards,
Xenophon
Witnesses:
EDWARDS,
Mr Martin, General Manager, Current Operations, ASC Pty Ltd
WHILEY,
Mr Stuart, Interim Chief Executive Officer, ASC Pty Ltd
Friday
6 March 2015 - Melbourne
Senators
in attendance: Senators Canavan, Dastyari, Edwards, Ketter
Witnesses:
HODGE,
Dr Mark, Chief Executive Officer, Defence Materials Technology Centre
McCLYMONT,
Mr Scott Gregory, Manager, Alton Personnel Pty Ltd
QUICK,
Mr Tony, Chairman, Defence Materials Technology Centre
TAYLOR,
Mr Phillip Allan, Director, Taylor Bros Marine Pty Ltd
WARDELL,
Mr John, Manager, Shadbolt Engineering Pty Ltd
Tuesday
14 April 2015 - Adelaide
Senators
in attendance: Senators Edwards, Ketter, Xenophon
Witnesses:
BURNS,
Mr Christopher, Chief Executive Officer, Defence Teaming Centre
DUNK,
Mr Graeme, Manager, Australian Business Defence Industry
EDWARDS,
Mr Martin, ASC Shipbuilding Chief Operating Officer, ASC Pty Ltd
HAMILTON-SMITH,
Hon Martin MP, Minister for Defence Industries,
South Australian House of Assembly
KEOUGH,
Mr Andy, General Manager, Business and Strategic Development,
ASC Pty Ltd
SALTZER,
Mr William (Bill), Director Maritime, BAE Systems Australia
THOMPSON,
Mr Glenn, Assistant National Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
Wednesday 22 July 2015 - Adelaide
Senators
in attendance: Senators Kim Carr, Conroy, Dastyari, Edwards, Gallacher,
Xenophon
Witnesses:
COCKING,
Dr Janis, Chief, Maritime Division, Defence, Science and Technology Group, Department
of Defence
COSTELLO,
Mr Sean, Chief Executive Officer, DCNS Australia Pty Ltd
DEWAR,
Mr Scott, First Assistant Secretary, International Policy Division, Department
of Defence
DUNSTALL,
Mr Harry, Acting Deputy Secretary, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment
Group, Department of Defence
EDWARDS,
Mr Martin, Chief Operating Officer, ASC Shipbuilding, ASC Pty Ltd
LAMARRE,
Mr Mark, Interim Chief Executive Officer, ASC Shipbuilding,
ASC Pty Ltd
MOORE,
Mr Stephen, Director, Japan, International Policy Division,
Department of Defence
SADLEIR,
Mr Richard, First Assistant Secretary, National Security Division, Department
of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
SAMMUT,
Rear Admiral Gregory, Head, Future Submarine Program,
Department of Defence
WHILEY,
Mr Stuart, Interim Chief Executive Officer, ASC Pty Ltd
WHITE,
Dr John Douglas, Private capacity
Wednesday
3 February 2016 - Adelaide
Senators
in attendance: Senators Conroy, Edwards, Ketter, Xenophon.
Witnesses:
KING,
Mr Warren, Private capacity
Public
hearings during the 45th Parliament
Monday
3 April 2017 - Perth
Senators
in attendance: Senators Kim Carr, Reynolds, Smith, Xenophon.
Witnesses:
DE
SILVA-RANASINGHE, Mr Serge, President, Australian Industry and
Defence Network Western Australia
DEEKS,
Mr Michael Edward, Managing Director, Forgacs Marine and
Defence Pty Ltd
DOLESCHAL-RIDNELL,
Mr Joe, National Policy Advisor, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western
Australia
DUNK,
Mr Graeme Andrew, Executive Manager, Australian Business Defence Industry
GEHLING,
Mr Robin Charles, Secretary, Australian Division, Royal Institution of Naval
Architects
O'HARE,
Mr John, Director, Industry Development, Department of Commerce
PAPALIA,
Hon. Paul, Minister for Defence Issues, Western Australian Government
RENILSON,
Dr Martin, President, Australian Division, Royal Institution of Naval
Architects
SINGLETON,
Mr David, Chief Executive Officer, Austal Limited
TANNER,
Mr Ian, Private capacity
THOMPSON,
Mr Glenn, Assistant National Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
WILLMOTT,
Ms Deidre, Chief Executive Officer, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western
Australia
Tuesday
4 April 2017 - Adelaide
Senators
in attendance: Senators Kim Carr, Hume, Xenophon.
Witnesses:
COMBET,
Hon Greg, Victorian Defence Industry Advocate,
Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, Victoria
DALLIMORE,
Mr Glen, Private capacity
FORSTER,
Air Commodore Margot-Lee (Retired), CSM, Chief Executive Officer, Defence
Teaming Centre Inc.
GREEN,
Dr Michael, Executive Director, Sector Development,
Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, Victoria
HOROBIN,
Mr Peter, Member, Submarine Institute of Australia Inc.
KEOUGH,
Mr Andy, Chief Executive, Defence SA
O'CALLAGHAN,
Mr John, Executive Director, Australian Industry Group
Defence Council
PRIMIERO,
Mr Matthew Anthony, Private capacity
ROSENFIELD,
Mr Dean, Managing Director, Saab Australia Pty Ltd
TAYLOR,
Mrs Sarah, Member and Government Relations Manager,
Defence Teaming Centre Inc.
THOMPSON,
Mr Glenn, Assistant National Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
Tuesday
20 June 2017 - Canberra
Senators
in attendance: Senators Kim Carr, Hume, Ketter, Xenophon.
Witnesses:
ABLONG,
Mr Marc, First Assistant Secretary, Naval Shipbuilding Taskforce, Department of
Defence
CLARK,
Mr Brent, Chief Executive Officer, DCNS Australia Pty Ltd
FITZPATRICK,
Mr Patrick, Acting General Manager Ships, Department of Defence
GILLIS,
Mr Kim, Deputy Secretary, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group,
Department of Defence
JOHNSON,
Mr Stephen, General Manager, Submarines, Department of Defence
MEAD,
Rear Admiral Jonathan, Head, Navy Capability, Department of Defence
SAMMUT,
Rear Admiral Gregory, Head, Future Submarine Program,
Department of Defence
SKINNER,
Ms Rebecca, Deputy Secretary, Strategic Policy and Intelligence, Department of
Defence
Friday
8 September 2017 - Canberra
Senators
in attendance: Senators Kim Carr, Gallacher, Hume, Ketter,
Ian Macdonald, Xenophon.
Witnesses:
ABLONG,
Mr Marc, First Assistant Secretary, Naval Shipbuilding Taskforce, Department of
Defence
DALTON,
Rear Admiral Anthony, General Manager Ships, Department of Defence
FITZPATRICK,
Mr Patrick, Director General Future Frigate, Department of Defence
GREEN,
Dr Michael, Acting Executive Director, Employment, Investment and Trade Policy,
Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, Victoria
JAGGERS,
Mr Andrew, Acting Deputy Secretary, Commercial and
Government Services, Department of Finance
LAMARRE,
Mr Mark, Chief Executive Officer, ASC Shipbuilding
LUDLAM,
Mr Steve, Advisory Board Member, Defence SA
MEAD,
Rear Admiral Jonathan, Head Navy Capability, Department of Defence
PRICE,
Mr Richard, Executive Director Defence and Industry, Defence SA
SARGEANT,
Mr Brendan, Associate Secretary, Department of Defence
SINGLETON,
Mr David, Chief Executive Officer, Austal Limited
SMITH,
Mr Philip, Acting First Assistant Secretary, Commercial and
Government Services, Department of Finance
THOMPSON,
Mr Glenn, Assistant National Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
Friday
13 October 2017 - Adelaide
Senators
in attendance: Senators Kim Carr, Fawcett, Gallacher, Xenophon
Witnesses:
ABLONG,
Mr Marc, First Assistant Secretary Naval Shipbuilding Taskforce, Department of
Defence
BRADBURY,
Professor Roger, National Security College,
Australian National University
BRIENE,
Mr Roland, Area Director Asia Pacific, Damen Shipyards Group
CARTER,
Mr Bruce, Chairman, ASC Pty Ltd; Chairman, ASC Shipbuilding Pty Ltd
CURRY,
Mr Ian, National Coordinator, Skills, Training and Apprenticeships, Australian
Manufacturing Workers' Union
CUTHILL,
Mr Jim, General Manager, ASC Shipbuilding Pty Ltd
DALTON
Rear Admiral Tony, General Manager Ships, Capability, Acquisition and
Sustainment Group, Department of Defence
FORSTER,
Mrs Margot-Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Defence Teaming Centre
GILLIS,
Mr Kim, Deputy Secretary Capability, Acquisition and Sustainment Group,
Department of Defence
STANFORD,
Mr Jon, Director, Insight Economics Pty Ltd
TAYLOR,
Mrs Sarah, Director, Strategy and Communications,
Defence Teaming Centre
THOMPSON,
Mr Glenn, Assistant National Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
TODD,
Mr Mark, Australian Representative, Damen Shipyards Group
WHITE,
Professor Hugh, Private capacity
Thursday
7 June 2018 - Canberra
Senators
in attendance: Senators Kim Carr, Ketter, Patrick, Reynolds
Witnesses:
CHESWORTH,
Mr Peter, First Assistant Secretary, Naval Shipbuilding Taskforce, Department
of Defence
CLARK,
Mr Brent, Senior Advisor to the Chairman, Naval Group Australia
CUTHILL,
Mr Jim, Acting Chief Executive Officer, ASC Shipbuilding, ASC Pty Ltd
DALTON,
Rear Admiral Anthony (Tony), General Manager, Ships, Capability Acquisition and
Sustainment Group, Department of Defence
FANKHAUSER,
Mr Daniel, Secretariat, Naval Shipbuilding Advisory Board
FINLAY,
Mr Ron, Board Member, Naval Shipbuilding Advisory Board
GILLIS,
Mr Kim, Deputy Secretary, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group,
Department of Defence
HALL,
Ms Stacie, First Assistant Secretary, Commercial and Government Services,
Department of Finance
IOANNOU,
Dr Tom, Group Executive Director, Performance Audit Services Group, Australian
National Audit Office
JAGGERS,
Mr Andrew, Acting Deputy Secretary, Commercial and Government Services,
Department of Finance
JOHNSON,
Mr Stephen, General Manager Submarines, Department of Defence
MORRISON,
Mr Aidan, Private capacity
PAUL,
Ms Lisa, Board Member, Naval Shipbuilding Advisory Board
SINGLETON,
Mr David, Chief Executive Officer, Austal Ltd
SORBELLO,
Mr Stephen, Assistant Secretary, Commercial and Government Services, Department
of Finance
THOMPSON,
Mr Glenn, National Assistant Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
WHILEY,
Mr Stuart, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, ASC Pty Ltd
WILKINSON,
Mr Alex, Senior Director, Performance Audit Services Group, Australian National
Audit Office
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