Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hailed the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine announcement as the single biggest investment in Australia’s defence capability which will strengthen the nation’s national security and stability.
“Building a future made in Australia with record investments in skills, jobs and infrastructure
and delivering a superior defence capability into the future,” he said during Question Time on Monday.
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