Australia news live: Burke defends immigration policy; China says Aukus ‘destabilises region’, ambassador to US tells thinktank
Summary
Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke defended the time taken to release the Labor party’s immigration plan, saying immigration affects many parts of the economy and needs careful handling. Meanwhile, China criticized the Aukus security pact between Australia, the US, and UK, calling it destabilizing, as discussions continue about Australia's future submarine purchases and international relations.Key Facts
- Tony Burke said Labor took time to carefully develop the immigration policy due to complex visa and economic factors.
- Opposition leader Angus Taylor criticized the plan, saying immigration numbers are too high given housing and infrastructure limits.
- Aukus is a security agreement between the US, UK, and Australia focused on military cooperation and submarine technology.
- Australia plans to buy Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US starting in 2032 and build new Aukus submarines in South Australia.
- The deal is estimated to cost Australia $368 billion through the 2050s.
- China says Aukus destabilizes the region and voiced concerns about the pact’s impact.
- Kurt Campbell, a US official, urged stronger cooperation with allies and humility in partnerships.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attend the UN General Assembly to promote Australia’s multilateralism and international partnerships.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
