新南威尔士州根据AUKUS制定了秘密核潜艇基地计划,目前存在法律争议。 NSW prepared secret nuclear submarine base plan under AUKUS, now under legal dispute.

根据前参议员Rex Patrick获得的文件,新南威尔士州政府为Newcastle或Kembla港的潜在核潜艇基地准备了一个秘密商业案例。 The New South Wales government prepared a secret business case for a potential nuclear submarine base in Newcastle or Port Kembla, according to documents obtained by former senator Rex Patrick. 这项提案与120亿美元的澳大利亚UKUS国防协定有关,据报是前自由党政府最后敲定的,不是Chris Minns总理目前的政策。 The proposal, linked to the $12 billion AUKUS defense agreement, was reportedly finalized by the former Liberal government and is not current policy under Premier Chris Minns. 新南威尔士州政府以国家安全和内阁保密为由,拒绝释放这些文件。 The NSW government has refused to release the documents, citing national security and cabinet confidentiality. 包括环境团体和地方官员在内的批评者要求透明度,对核安全和社区影响表示关切。 Critics, including environmental groups and local officials, have called for transparency, expressing concerns over nuclear safety and community impact. 此案将于12月18日在悉尼举行有争议听讯。 The matter will proceed to a contested hearing on December 18 in Sydney.