A Port Kembla nuclear submarine base would ‘place a massive target on our backs’, NSW labour union warns
The South Coast Labour Council has raised concerns about the potential establishment of a nuclear submarine base at Port Kembla, warning it could make the area a target for military adversaries. Over 40 organizations have signed a declaration opposing the base, citing risks to local health services and infrastructure. The debate continues as the Albanese government plans to make a decision on the east coast base by the end of the decade.
- ▪The South Coast Labour Council warns that a nuclear submarine base at Port Kembla would make the area a target for military adversaries.
- ▪More than 40 organizations have signed a declaration opposing the establishment of the base.
- ▪Local residents have expressed significant concerns about the potential impacts on health services and infrastructure.
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In September more than 40 organisations signed the Port Kembla declaration, insisting that their community should not be the site of a nuclear submarine base. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The GuardianView image in fullscreenIn September more than 40 organisations signed the Port Kembla declaration, insisting that their community should not be the site of a nuclear submarine base. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The GuardianNew South WalesA Port Kembla nuclear submarine base would ‘place a massive target on our backs’, NSW labour union warnsOutcry follows release of previously secret documents naming Wollongong suburb as preferred east coast Aukus base As Aukus spending and delays blow out, will Australia’s nuclear submarines ever materialise? Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
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