The Albanese government’s announcement that Australia will now receive three used US Virginia class submarines, rather than two used and one new, has put the glare back on the Aukus commitment. Defence industry minister Pat Conroy speaks to Tom McIlroy about the critics of the $368bn agreement

Former cabinet minister Ed Husic said there was a “general disquiet” within the Labor movement about AUKUS as he called for a rethink of the pact.

Former frontbencher launches most significant internal criticism of $368bn Aukus deal since ALP national conference in 2023