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Tess Ikonomou

Unions question Labor over AUKUS nuclear submarines

ACTU's Michele O'Neil wants more detail about the AUKUS deal and how it will affect workers. Photo: AAP

Australia’s peak union body has queried the Albanese government’s planned acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS partnership, flagging concerns over safety and nuclear proliferation.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese earlier this month revealed the $368 billion pathway Australia will take to get the boats under a security pact with the US and UK.

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