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The case for Aukus, with defence industry minister Pat Conroy - podcast
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
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smh.com.au
Defence boss says Australia always wanted only second-hand US submarines
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.
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theguardian.com
‘Not the deal promised’: Labor’s Ed Husic questions Aukus pact that will deliver secondhand subs
Former frontbencher launches most significant internal criticism of $368bn Aukus deal since ALP national conference in 2023
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sbs.com.au
Caucus raucous over AUKUS as Labor backbencher casts doubt on submarines
Australia was to receive a mix of new and used submarines. Now, it will only get used ones.
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afr.com
Morrison says second-hand sub switch strengthens AUKUS
The former prime minister also dismissed recent criticism of the nuclear-powered submarine project as coming from predictable quarters.
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Scott Morrison backs new AUKUS plan, urges Australia not to ‘surrender’ to doubt
The Defence Department boss, navy chief and senior ministers said it was always Australia’s preference to acquire second-hand submarines from the US.
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AUKUS spats show the US that Australia still has some explaining to do
The media frenzy over Australia getting “second-hand submarines” from the US shows successive governments haven’t done enough to sell the deal.
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The case for Aukus, with defence industry minister Pat Conroy - podcast
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…
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Amid choppy waters around ‘secondhand subs’ and Trump, Labor’s sensitivity about the Aukus debate is growing
Labor needs to do a better job explaining why one of the most expensive decisions ever taken by an Australian government should remain in the national interest