Australian Labor MP Questions AUKUS Pact Over Secondhand Submarines

Australian Labor frontbencher Ed Husic has voiced significant internal criticism of the AUKUS deal, particularly questioning the delivery of secondhand submarines.

2 Jun, 05:14 — 2 Jun, 05:14

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The GuardianMostly Factual91d ago

‘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 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia needs a backup plan for the Aukus submarine agreement, Labor MP Ed Husic has warned, arguing sluggish American production and the “transactional nature” of the Trump administration have put the multi-billion-dollar defence deal at risk. The defe...

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Australian Labor MP Questions AUKUS Pact Over Secondhand Submarines

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‘Not the deal promised’: Labor’s Ed Husic questions Aukus pact that will deliver secondhand subs

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