CANBERRA OBSERVED Submarine build gives us a sinking feeling*

The latest revelations about Australia’s bedevilled new submarine contract highlight judgement calls made by former prime ministers Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull that have enormous repercussions for Australia’s defence for decades to come.

When Tony Abbott was Prime Minister he decided to push for an ambitious and historic plan to build a submarine partnership with Japan, both to assist Japan in its efforts to bolster its military capacity and to ensure regional security.

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