‘Twisted steel, shattered structures’: AUKUS inquiry warned of nuclear disaster risk
A public inquiry into the AUKUS pact warned Australia is unprepared for potential nuclear accidents at HMAS Stirling. Former public health official Colin Hughes presented a scenario that could lead to mass evacuations and environmental contamination. Critics argue that the deal will burden Australia with high-level radioactive waste as scrutiny of the $368 billion program intensifies.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 19:11 UTC
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