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- No nuclear submarines
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Every dollar spent on defence should enhance the safety and well-being of people, not fund wasteful and dangerous projects.
The attempted $375 billion acquisition of nuclear submarines under AUKUS is a glaring example of unchecked government spending with no effective oversight.
This decision not only diverts resources from addressing real threats – such as the climate crisis – but also escalates regional tensions.
The purpose of the AUKUS project is for Australia to play a small part in the US military’s containment of China. It is not about defending Australia,
The Greens' plan:
- Work to stop the $375 billion purchase of AUKUS nuclear submarines and reform the system that allowed the project to be approved.
- Address the ADF's harms to personnel and civilians
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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is responsible for protecting, not harming, its personnel and the civilians it impacts.
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has exposed disturbing levels of abuse, assault, and neglect within Defence, leading to tragic and preventable harm.
Accountability and action are urgently needed to address these systemic failures. The Greens are committed to meaningful reforms to protect lives, ensure justice, and rebuild trust in Defence institutions.
The Greens' plan:
- Implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s interim report, including changes to public immunity protections.
More information on this policy initiative will be released soon.