Fremantle MP Josh Wilson expresses doubts about the $368bn project as voters question value
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As promised, here’s our defence correspondent Daniel Hurst on those comments by Labor MP Josh Wilson.
A federal Labor MP has broken ranks over Aukus, saying he is not convinced Australia should pursue nuclear-powered submarines.
But we know from both Collins and the French project, building submarines inevitably takes longer and costs more than anticipated. While I support the work of the government, I’m not completely convinced that nuclear-propelled submarines are the only or best answer to our strategic needs.
Continue reading…Fremantle MP Josh Wilson expresses doubts about the $368bn project as voters question valueGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAs promised, here’s our defence correspondent Daniel Hurst on those comments by Labor MP Josh Wilson.A federal Labor MP has broken ranks over Aukus, saying he is not convinced Australia should pursue nuclear-powered submarines.But we know from both Collins and the French project, building submarines inevitably takes longer and costs more than anticipated. While I support the work of the government, I’m not completely convinced that nuclear-propelled submarines are the only or best answer to our strategic needs. Continue reading…