INSIGHT: Backing AIC — Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price & shadow minister Matt Keogh

<p>In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price and shadow minister for defence industry Matt Keogh discuss their competing agendas for supporting Australian industry capability.<br /> <span class="im"><br /> The policymakers begin by outlining their competing platforms, explaining how they plan to support the development of the local defence industry.<br /> <br /></span>Minister Price and Keogh then delve into the Commonwealth government’s 2021-22 budget, assessing the adequacy of current funding commitments for defence industry projects.<br /> <span class="im"><br /> The pair go on to discuss the importance of building Australia’s workforce to ensure long-term support for key defence capabilities across the warfighting domains.<br /> <br /></span>Finally, Minister Price and Keogh weigh in on the current geopolitical environment, outlining whether they believe the ADF is sufficiently equipped to manage emerging threats.</p> <p>Enjoy the podcast,<br /> The Defence Connect team</p>