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Geelong Treaty Contingent Liability
01 September 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses a contingent liability arising from the UK's participation in the AUKUS security partnership, specifically related to the Geelong Treaty signed with Australia.
Action Requested
The Minister is laying a Departmental Minute before Parliament describing the contingent liability that HM Government will take on upon entry into force of the Geelong Treaty. This action follows usual practice and requires at least 14 parliamentary sitting days from the date of the minute's submission.
Key Facts
- AUKUS is an enhanced security partnership between Australia, UK, and USA.
- The first initiative is supporting Australia in acquiring nuclear-powered submarines (SSN-AUKUS).
- An indemnity will be provided by both countries related to SSN-AUKUS build programmes.
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