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Friendly fire: Labor figures question AUKUS commitment
Ed Husic said the revised plan raises questions about security, workforce shortages and nuclear waste as Peter Garrett launches a crowdfunded inquiry.
- On Tuesday, Labor MP Ed Husic questioned the AUKUS pact after the United States announced Australia would receive three used Virginia-class submarines, rather than the originally planned mix.
- Defence Minister Richard Marles met with U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth in Singapore on Saturday, where they reaffirmed AUKUS while arguing three used submarines would "streamline" an "incredibly complicated" deal.
- Former Labor minister Peter Garrett and former defence force chief Chris Barrie announced a crowd-funded "people's inquiry" into the $368 billion project, labeling it "controversial and secretive."
- Shadow Defence Minister James Paterson accused Husic of launching a "full-on Labor revolt," challenging the government to maintain unity on its signature defence policy.
- Husic expressed concerns about sluggish American production rates and potential demands from President Donald Trump, urging the government to develop a "Plan B" for the submarines.
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‘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 [...]
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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.
·North Sydney, Australia
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