Marles refuses to say how old second-hand subs will be | 7.30

Описание: The government sought to steady the AUKUS ship today after criticism from within Labor ranks.

Under a change to the defence pact announced over the weekend, Australia will now receive three second-hand submarines from the United States, rather than a combination of new and used boats.

David Speers interviews Richard Marles, who is Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.

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