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Location for nuclear subs base 'close to a decade' away as selection process rebooted

The federal government will consider all options for an east coast submarine base. (Supplied: Department of Defence)

The federal government has revealed it will spend almost a decade choosing a location for an east coast submarine base.

Scott Morrison identified Brisbane, Newcastle and Port Kembla last year as the three options for the home of an Australian nuclear submarine fleet as part of the AUKUS agreement.

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