Exclusive survey findings highlight the challenge for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in gaining approval from the electorate for the AUKUS plan unveiled in San Diego on Tuesday.
The prime minister accused his predecessor of diminishing himself by attacking Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles.
Victoria,Queensland and South Australia all signalled they would resist the opening of nuclear waste facilities within their borders to handle spent fuel rods from submarines acquired under the AUKUS pact.
The former prime minister accused Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles of setting Australia down a “dangerous path” by deepening ties with its closest security allies.
Is this the real deal or merely the fourth edition of Australia’s traditional game of “Fantasy Subs”?
Indonesia is concerned Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines could instigate a regional arms race that would heighten tensions.
Eighteen months after signing the AUKUS pact,Australia has announced its biggest military spending since World War II. How will it work?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ruled out scrapping stage three tax cuts to help pay the government’s $368 billion bill for new nuclear-powered submarines.
There are two political figures who above all made the submarine deal with the UK and the United States possible.
How many submarines will Australia acquire,and what type? How much will they cost? When will they arrive?
For all the benefits,Virginia-class submarines are extremely difficult to make – and they’re certainly not cheap.