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AUKUS and Nuclear Submarines

Both major parties support AUKUS, though Labor faces internal dissent over the nuclear submarine program.

Labor

Policy: Supports AUKUS, including the $368 billion nuclear submarine acquisition.

Voting Record: Backed enabling legislation and defence cooperation agreements.

Impact: Deepens US-UK ties but raises concerns over sovereignty and regional tensions.

Liberal

Policy: Strong proponent of AUKUS and expanding military integration with the US and UK.

Voting Record: Initiated AUKUS and backed all funding and legislative mechanisms.

Impact: Prioritises strategic deterrence and closer Western alignment.

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