Greens Senator David Shoebridge criticizes Australia’s defense spending as wasteful
Greens Senator David Shoebridge criticized Australia's military spending on the 7NEWS podcast The Issue, calling it a wasteful 'sieve.' Despite support for the AUKUS deal, he argues for a complete reevaluation of defense priorities, highlighting a projected $368 billion investment in nuclear submarines over 30 years. Shoebridge questions over-reliance on the United States for defense strategy.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 08:02 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 08:10 UTC
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