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Greens warn nuclear submarines deal risks war with China as Albanese says Aukus ‘full-steam ahead’

The Guardian World Sunday 07 June 2026, 04:59 UTC By Dan Jervis-Bardy 1 min read
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David Shoebridge says Australia could become embroiled in a US war with China if purchase of Virginia-class attack submarines proceedsAnthony Albanese has reiterated that Aukus is “full-steam ahead” after the Greens renewed calls to cancel the nuclear-powered submarines deal, which the minor party warned could draw Australia into a potential US war with China. Debate over the security pact has resurfaced after the announcement that Australia would buy secondhand Virginia-class submarines...

David Shoebridge says Australia could become embroiled in a US war with China if purchase of Virginia-class attack submarines proceeds

Anthony Albanese has reiterated that Aukus is “full-steam ahead” after the Greens renewed calls to cancel the nuclear-powered submarines deal, which the minor party warned could draw Australia into a potential US war with China.

Debate over the security pact has resurfaced after the announcement that Australia would buy secondhand Virginia-class submarines from the US, rather than a mix of old and new vessels.

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