HMAS Stirling—AUKUS infrastructure
697. Hon Dr Brian Walkerto theparliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer the Deputy Premier in her role as Minister for Transport to the announcement made in December 2024 that the Albanese and Cook Labor governments would undertake a series of infrastructure and transport studies to inform future access to HMAS Stirling in light of AUKUS. As we approach the 10-month mark, I ask:
(1) Has the promised study into roads, infrastructure and local transport commenced?
(2) If no to (1), what, if any, hold-ups have delayed it and when is the study expected to commence?
(3) When can we expect to see a report outlining the government's commitments and plans in this space?
Hon Samantha Rowe replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following answer on behalf of the Minister for Transport.
(1)–(3) Work has commenced and is ongoing.
