Opposition leader Peter Dutton has pledged the Coalition will back the Albanese government’s choice of nuclear submarine, despite insisting U.S. vessels are the best option.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to travel to Washington this month to announce alongside U.S. President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak which submarine Australia will acquire under the AUKUS security pact.
Dutton has repeatedly said the American Virginia-class submarines are the quickest and cheapest option for Australia as speculation mounts an under-developed British vessel will be chosen.
But he said the government will receive bipartisan support for its decision….