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Defence Minister Richard Marles criticizes the previous governments handling of Australias submarine capabilities, particularly the Collins-class subs. He accuses the Coalition of being slow to plan for their upkeep, leaving a major gap. The current government is adjusting plans for an $11 billion life-of-type extension. The oldest subs are nearly thirty years old and set for upgrades. Marles argues that Labor has always prioritized defence, contrasting the Coalitions reputation with their complacency. The government is now accelerating upgrades, focusing on sustaining systems and boosting critical weapons and combat capabilities at South Australian and Western Australian shipyards.

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