Australia Signs Controversial AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Deal with US and UK
New agreement raises sovereignty concerns and includes provisions for nuclear material transfer and liability indemnification.
- Critics warn of potential nuclear waste dumping and loss of Australian sovereignty.
- The deal allows the US, UK, or Australia to terminate the agreement with one year's notice.
- Australia will be responsible for storing and disposing of nuclear waste from the submarines.
- Former Australian PM Paul Keating criticizes the deal as a move towards US military control.
- Australia's government defends the deal as essential for national security and regional stability.
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