Hillary Clinton's visit may seal US fleet deal for Techport

Hillary Clinton has been fluffing around in Australia this week making a whole lot of noise on the T.V. with media appearances and the like, but what has she been really doing?

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Mrs Clinton has singled out for inspection on Thursday the $300 million Techport centre at Osborne - described as "Australia's largest and most advanced shipbuilding facility" by the US Department of State yesterday when it officially confirmed the three-day visit

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Ms Clinton has emerged from inspecting a submarine assembly area and is now inspecting models of the Collins Class submarine and Air Warfare Destroyer.

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possibilities such as the chance for the "defence state" to pitch for a slice of the action servicing the giant US Pacific fleet at the Techport facilities at Osborne.

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Techport Promo.


Hillary was also pretty busy in Perth also,

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Following a visit to Special Air Services headquarters and dinner on Tuesday night at Matilda Bay overlooking the sparkling Swan River, Mr Smith was able to play tour guide from a viewing platform high above the city.

I had to throw that in , like she would give up the chance to visit the home of the greatest spec ops team in the world while she was here.

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard will lead talks with the US delegation, having arrived separately in Perth .

AUSMIN is the highest-level forum for Australia and US consultation on foreign policy, defence and strategic issues

After AUSMIN, Mrs Clinton is to travel to Adelaide to meet Australian business leaders and visit Techport Australia, as well as pay a visit to family friends.