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AUKUS revamped: Australia to indemnify US and UK against 'any liability' from nuclear risks

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AUKUS revamped: Australia to indemnify US and UK against 'any liability' from nuclear risks

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/aukus-revamped-australia-to-indemnify-us-and-uk-against-any-liability-from-nuclear-risks/rudp9zf10

Documents tabled in parliament on Monday have also revealed the United States or United Kingdom could walk away from the AUKUS deal with Australia with a year's notice.

AUKUS revamped: Australia to indemnify US and UK against 'any liability' from nuclear risks

Key Points

  • The three countries party to the AUKUS deal signed a new agreement in Washington last week.

  • Documents tabled in parliament on Monday revealed several key elements of the revamped agreement.

  • Australia will indemnify the US and UK from any 'liability' arising from nuclear risks related to the program.

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