Podcasts Government Defence Connect Podcast Network Mining boom to defence boom Minister Paul Papalia, WAs Defence Issues Minister

Mining boom to defence boom Minister Paul Papalia, WAs Defence Issues Minister

Published: Oct. 31, 2017, 12:19 a.m.

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Western Australia\\u2019s strong contribution to Australia\\u2019s defence capabilities is set to advance even more in the coming years with the plethora of incoming projects under the 2016 Defence White Paper. WA\\u2019s Defence Issues Minister Paul Papalia joined Defence Connect to discuss the once-in-a-generation opportunity the state has to cement itself as a defence industry leader, nationally and internationally in the Indian Ocean region. The former navy diver also discusses his time in the Royal Australian Navy, his drive to serve WA\\u2019s defence industry, the state\\u2019s transition from the mining and construction boom, the capabilities of the existing workforce and the future of shipbuilding in WA. http://www.defenceconnect.com.au

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