Dr. Margaret Stanley:

I thank the Deputy. We do not have a policy at the moment in that area. That is the focus of my work in developing the strategy. This is the first time responsibility for maritime security has been assigned. Maritime security obviously includes a huge defence component, but it also involves other Departments and agencies across the State that have different roles to play in different aspects of maritime security. My role in developing this strategy is a complex one that includes trying to identify exactly how to best ensure the collaboration of all those who need to be working together to improve our overall security. While defence is leading on this work, I emphasise it is a whole-of-government approach we hope to achieve in developing this new policy and strategy area.