Greens claim Aukus nuclear waste loophole remains despite Albanese government amendments

Labor insists newly revealed changes ensure Australia will not become a dumping ground for radioactive waste from US and UK submarinesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has bowed to pressure to close an Aukus loophole, insisting newly revealed changes will ensure Australia will not become a dumping ground for nuclear waste from US and UK submarines.But the Greens argued the government’s latest amendments did not go far enough and it was becoming increasingly clear the Aukus security pact was “sinking”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...