Defence Minister Peter Dutton says AUKUS subs deal being fast-tracked

Karen Barlow
Updated March 16 2022 - 3:55pm, first published March 6 2022 - 2:00pm
Minister for Defence Peter Dutton. Picture Peter Lorimer
Minister for Defence Peter Dutton. Picture Peter Lorimer

The Defence Minister has revealed the multibillion-dollar AUKUS nuclear submarine deal is being fast-tracked, with Peter Dutton revealing the design of "which boat we are going with" is to be made "within the next couple of months," just in time for the federal election.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options
Karen Barlow

Karen Barlow

Chief Political Correspondent

Karen Barlow is ACM's Chief Political Correspondent. Working in the federal press gallery, she investigates and writes about federal politics and government. She has an interest in integrity, leadership and social equity. She has covered two Olympics and been to Antarctica twice. Contact her on karen.barlow@canberratimes.com.au

Get the latest Canberra news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.