Newcastle nuclear submarine base shortlisting dismissed as 'pork-barrelling' - ABC News

3/7/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 1 month ago
by Liz Farquhar, Madeline Lewis

A Senator dismisses Newcastle's inclusion on a shortlist of sites being considered for a submarine base as pork-barrelling in the lead up to this year's federal election.

Is being shortlisted for a new nuclear-powered submarine base pork-barrelling or an amazing jobs and investment opportunity? Well, it depends on who you ask. Key points: