Richard Marles: “we have to go ahead with the Aukus submarine project as there was no 'plan B'”

We're working closely with the US to support Australia's national interests and national security, in areas such as defence and emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence.

The shock and disruption from the high tariffs has been costly and destabilizing.

This initiative is a clear demonstration of that enduring partnership in action.

Reality is that there is no effective balance of power in this region absent the United States, but we cannot leave it to the United States alone.