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Greens warn nuclear submarines deal risks war with China as Albanese says Aukus āfull-steam aheadā
Published 7 June 2026 Ā· world
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
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 āfull-steam aheadā 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. Continue reading...
Published: June 7, 2026 ā¢ 10:29 AM IST Ā· Updated: June 7, 2026 ā¢ 12:36 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
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 āfull-steam aheadā 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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