Item

Original Planned

Achieved/ Forecast

Variance (Months)

Variance Explanations/ Implications

HMAS Sydney

Jul 04

Dec 09

65

A three phased 'incremental' approach for Initial Operational Release and Operational Release has been agreed by the DMO and Navy as the most pragmatic means by which to bring the FFG class to full operational employment

HMAS Melbourne

Dec 04

Dec 09

60

HMAS Darwin

Jun 05

Dec 09

54

HMAS Newcastle

Dec 05

Dec 09

48