Labor and union movement at odds over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal
The finalising of the $368bn AUKUS submarine deal has set up a potential clash between Labor and one of its most reliable allies.
Catie McLeod, news.com.au 28 Mar 23
The finalising of the $368bn AUKUS submarine deal has set up a potential clash between Labor and the peak union body over nuclear power.
Australian Council of Trade Unions president Michele O’Neil declared at the National Press Club on Tuesday that unions backed a “nuclear-free Defence policy”, at odds with the government’s plan to purchase and manufacture nuclear-powered submarines over the next 30 years.
Under the trilateral security agreement with the US and the UK, Australia will become the first non-nuclear weapon state to acquire nuclear-powered submarines by seeking an exemption from the International Atomic Energy Agency………………………………………………….. https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/labor-and-union-movement-at-odds-over-aukus-nuclear-submarine-deal/news-story/b2c607ab41db26dd3883359fcd227b4e
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