UN nuclear watchdog ‘absolutely confident’ in Australia’s commitment to non-proliferation

Technical and legal details remain to be worked out before approval can be given, International Atomic Energy Agency head says

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The UN nuclear watchdog is confident in Australia's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, but says the technical details remain to be seen.

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, is in Australia to discuss Australia's purchase of nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus deal, meeting with foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, in Adelaide on Monday.

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