On September 15 2021 Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the agreement of both the US and the UK to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines.

Following its election in 2022 the government of Anthony Albanese made clear that that AUKUS was supported by Labor. Is there now any significant difference between the defence policies of the Coalition and Labor?

What exactly are the motives of the three governments involved in the AUKUS agreement--the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia?

Speakers:

Emeritus Professor Hugh White AO (Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University)

Professor Peter Dean (Foreign Policy and Defence, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney)

Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia) (Chair)

Professor Theo Farrell (Vice Chancellor, La Trobe University)

Recorded on 16th July, 2024.