THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
051/2009
SUBMARINE PLAN IN NATIONAL INTEREST
The Minister for Defence, Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon
MP, today welcomed Navy’s plan to better attract, nurture, lead and retain the
special Australians who serve our nation in its submarine force.
The Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Crane, AM, CSM, RAN, has released a
plan to stabilise and improve Australia’s submarine fleet, by taking steps to
address a shortage of trained personnel.
“I congratulate Vice Admiral Crane on immediately beginning work to
safeguard Australia’s national security,” Mr Snowdon said.
The Submarine Workforce Sustainability Review was completed late last year.
It made 29 recommendations. Vice Admiral Crane is implementing them all.
“The Review pulls no punches and I am pleased to see Navy has taken its
findings so seriously.”
“While Australia’s submarine fleet remains capable, its long term sustainability
depends on the wellbeing of Navy’s submariners. The Government looks
forward to positive outcomes from Navy’s new recruitment and retention
measures.”
Navy’s Submarine Sustainability Program will follow a five-phase strategy
designed to develop a sustainable submarine workforce over the next five
years.
An unclassified version of the Submarine Workforce Sustainability Review is
Media contacts:
Kate Sieper (Warren Snowdon):
02 6277 7620 or 0488 484 689
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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