The Guardian | Kevin Andrews stops short of promising open tender for submarines The Guardian The defence minister, Kevin Andrews, has stopped short of committing to a “full and open tender” to build Australia's next fleet of submarines. Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images. Daniel Hurst, political correspondent. @danielhurstbne. Monday 9 ... PM says value, jobs key to submarine deal These three words are causing a new potential problem for the Abbott government Defence Minister Kevin Andrews won't commit to 'open tender' for Australia's ... |