Peter Dutton has accused the Labor government of attempting to “crab-walk” out of the AUKUS agreement which he said would be a “travesty” to Australia’s security future.
Australia is set to acquire a fleet of either US or UK nuclear-powered submarines after the former government dumped its $90 billion contract for diesel boats with French manufacturer Naval Group.
But Mr Dutton – who was defence minister at the time AUKUS was signed – said the procurement of nuclear submarines was the “security underpinning” for Australia for the next half century. “And I think he’s preparing the ground to walk away from the nuclear submarine program which I think would be a travesty.”
Mr Dutton said as a result of the landmark agreement, Australia was in a “unique opportunity” and warned Labor against walking away from the deal.
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