Why are we spending $368 billion on submarines?
03/16/23 • 34 min
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Anthony Albanese, alongside US President Joe Biden and UK PM Rishi Sunak, revealed the details of the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal this week.
It’s the most expensive and ambitious project Australia has ever embarked on, but not everyone is on board with the plan and its $368 billion dollar price tag.
Anthony Albanese, alongside US President Joe Biden and UK PM Rishi Sunak, revealed the details of the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal this week.
It’s the most expensive and ambitious project Australia has ever embarked on, but not everyone is on board with the plan and its $368 billion dollar price tag.
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