The states slug it out in submarine warfare
Upgraded Collins-class submarines are vital to our defence future. But first comes a battle between Western Australia and South Australia for the work, writes Andrew Tillett.
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent
Pork barrelling and state parochialism are never a good yardstick for making huge defence spending decisions.
But they are hanging over the federal government’s forthcoming deliberations over the future of maintenance for Australia’s ageing Collins-class submarines.
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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com
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