Greens senator David Shoebridge argues Australia lacks the capacity to defend distant sea trade lanes and says pursuing AUKUS nuclear submarines would only entangle the nation in a U.S.-China conflict, advocating instead for diplomatic solutions. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dismisses the criticism, stating Australia needs advanced naval capabilities as an island continent to protect its economic interests and trade routes.
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Greens senator David Shoebridge argues Australia lacks the capacity to defend distant sea trade lanes and says pursuing AUKUS nuclear submarines would only entangle the nation in a U.S.-China conflict, advocating instead for diplomatic solutions. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dismisses the criticism, stating Australia needs advanced naval capabilities as an island continent to protect its economic interests and trade routes.
Shoebridge for PM. 👌