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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Barnett relaxed over nuclear subs


HMAS Stirling
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett says he has no objection to more American nuclear submarine visits to Perth's Garden Island naval base if US-Australian defence co-operation is boosted.

The two nations are planning an expansion of military ties including the rotation of US Marines through the Northern Territory and more access to HMAS Stirling at Garden Island in Perth's south.

Mr Barnett told ABC radio on Wednesday he would accept a boosted American presence.

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