Australia Government urged to sink Singapore warship bid

ABC News, 22 Sep 2010
An Australian defence contractor and the industry's unions say the Federal Government will put national security at risk if it awards a contract to refit an Australian warship to a company in Singapore.
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union NSW secretary Tim Ayres says although the project would be cheaper if carried out in Singapore, it would come with risks.
"The Singapore product will be cheaper on paper ... because it's underwritten by the Singapore government," he said. Full story