Welcoming SA Liberals' Defence Transition Policy

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today welcomed the announcement by the South Australian State Liberal Leader, Steven Marshall MP, that if elected a Marshall Liberal Government will assist ex-service personnel and veterans transition into new jobs created by the Federal Government’s $90 billion investment in naval shipbuilding projects.

Minister Pyne said the proposed Defence Industry Employment Program will create many opportunities for our veterans and importantly assist them transition into careers beyond the Defence Force.

“The South Australian Liberals’ plan is an important policy that will assist the more than 5,200 personnel who leave the Defence Force every year,” Minister Pyne said.

“The Government’s $200 billion historic investment in our nation’s defence capability has the potential to transform South Australia, with up to 25,000 South Australian jobs being created from our naval shipbuilding programme.

“Many people who join the Defence Force join because they want to serve their country. When they leave, they can continue to serve in the Workforce Behind the Defence Force – Australia’s Defence Industry.

“Our ambitious shipbuilding plans will require workers of all types – from welders to project managers, electricians to naval architects. Our ex-serving men and women have valuable skills they can bring to bear here, and this policy will help make that a reality,” he said.

The Policy is located at: http://www.stevenmarshall.com.au/supporting_our_veterans