Fremantle MP Josh Wilson expresses doubts about the $368bn project as voters question value
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. Only a quarter think the subs are good value, while 40% of respondents said the submarine partnership would make Australia more secure, down four points since November. Only one in five voters said China was a “threat to be confronted”, which is interesting in light of
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