Call for major rule change after ScoMo quits
Scott Morrison’s exit to join a firm linked to AUKUS has raised eyebrows and renewed calls for tougher lobbying rules.
AUKUS
The AUKUS a landmark agreement between the US, UK and Australia, which was announced to share military technology and boost combined military strength in the Asia-Pacific region.
Tradies can defend the nation at Osborne and have a job for life: Conroy
The premier and defence industry minister have made a major vow to high school students about a guaranteed job that “sets them up for life” while on a tour of an Adelaide technical college.
Mali hits go button – and adopts a Marshall plan
Two landmark projects creating thousands of jobs hit critical milestones this week and the Premier wants to capitalise, writes Paul Starick.
Bitter blue over butterfly: Could these insects sink AUKUS subs?
Alarm is being raised about the $368bn nuclear-powered submarine project’s shipyard expansion threatening rare butterflies.
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‘I made a judgment’: Why Dutton was going to buy nuclear subs
The Morrison government was set to buy two nuclear submarines from the US, Peter Dutton claims – but hasn’t explained his reasons.
Could ‘Son of Collins’ sink multibillion-dollar AUKUS deal?
The new Defence Minister has an “open mind” on building “son of Collins” submarines before the nuclear-powered fleet – despite warnings it could sink the entire AUKUS pact.
‘Absolutely false’: ScoMo denies snub
Scott Morrison says his government did everything US President Joe Biden asked of it ahead of a historic military alliance.
‘Wrong’: Albo rejects former PM’s view
Anthony Albanese has labelled the view of one former prime minister as “wrong” – and he has support from an unlikely corner.
Dutton turns to unmanned subs to patrol the Pacific
Australia will counter China’s expansion in the Pacific with cutting-edge unmanned submarines and upgraded missiles.
A bandaid solution to our great defence dilemma
Cheap unmanned submarines may help Australia’s underwater defence deterrent but it’s a short-term fix for a long-term problem, writes Charles Miranda.
‘As much as possible’: PM says SA subs comments were twisted
Scott Morrison has been forced to clarify comments that appeared to suggest Adelaide may lose the building work for nuclear-powered submarines.
Xenophon demands watchdog after billions sunk on subs
Revelations of how much was wasted on the aborted French deal should trigger the end to Australia’s “shocking” history of bungling big contracts, the Senate hopeful says.
Doubts over local submarine build
Concerns are growing that the AUKUS nuclear submarines will not be built locally, while experts are calling for clarity over a long-term industry plan.
‘Provocative’: Dutton fires back at Karl
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has hit out at the Today host Karl Stefanovic for being “provocative” as questions linger over a government deal.
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