AUKUS

Inside AUKUS – Crikey

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Australia’s $368 billion AUKUS submarine deal raises more questions than it answers. Led by Scott Morrison, a prime minister who had a habit of covert dealings and fudging reality, it is one of the most egregious expenditures in the nation’s history. In this new series, investigations editor David Hardaker delves into the reality of the … Read more

Gotland class submarines

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https://www.facebook.com/interestingengineering/videos/662395635773083/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotland-class_submarine Deisel/ electric submarines need to surface for air every few days.One of the supposed advantages of nuclear submarines is they can stay submerged for weeks or months without needing to surface for air. The Gotland class of submarines from the Kockums shipyard in Sweden are the first to be powered by sterling engines … Read more

AUKUS Dissent has ALP power-brokers worried

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Over twenty ALP branches around Australia have now passed anti-AUKUS resolutions and the list is growing by the day. Many of the branches are calling on the Albanese government to withdraw from the pact while others want a parliamentary inquiry into the $368 Billion deal… https://johnmenadue.com/aukus-dissent-has-alp-power-brokers-worried/

CT Group Investigation at Crikey.com.au

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https://www.crikey.com.au/topic/crosby-textor-the-ultimate-insiders/ Crosby Textor was the early master of smart polling and cut-through political messaging for conservative politics. But 20 years on, the organisation, rebranded as C|T Group, has moved to the very centre of political power while also acting as lobbyists. In a new Crikey series, investigations editor David Hardaker examines C|T’s unique business model … Read more