The Australian government has been facing heavy criticism over the AUKUS Alliance decision to spend $368 billion
Unions in Australia have slammed the AUKUS alliance, calling for a “nuclear-free defence policy”.
It’s all creating quite the headache for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Since the $368 billion deal was finalised in March, his government has faced heavy criticism not only from many unions, but also from former prime ministers and several Labor ministers.
President of the ACTU Michele O’Neil, says her organisation has a long-standing position when it comes to nuclear defence and there are big questions that still need to be answered.
Professor Matt Fitzpatrick from Flinders University joined us to discuss.
