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Dominic Giannini

'No way to sugar coat' eye-watering nuclear subs spend

Peter Dutton insists there's a Magic Pudding moment happening around Australia's submarine purchase. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says there's no way to sugar coat Australia's massive spend on nuclear submarines and the government needs to come clean on any debts or cuts.

Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced the planned acquisition of eight nuclear powered subs with an asking price of $268-$368 billion.

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