Australia assures visiting US officials on nuclear safety as Aukus talks continue
by Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspon from World news | The Guardian on (#5ZY3N)
Albanese government must make key decisions on nuclear submarines and finalise settlement over cancelled French contract
Australia's nuclear-powered submarine taskforce has assured visiting US officials about its commitment to the highest safety standards, as the new Albanese government faces the task of putting the Aukus deal into practice.
The ongoing talks come as the new government must finalise the settlement over the cancellation of the original conventional submarine contract - a decision that sparked a damaging rift in the relationship with France.
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