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OIA reveals Ardern government talked about joining AUKUS alliance despite public denial

Despite public denial, the Ardern government was more open to involvement in the AUKUS pact, particularly in the Pillar Two aspect, which involves sharing information on advanced defence technologies like AI and cyber capabilities.

FACTS:

  • The Ardern government admitted to discussing potential “non-nuclear” participation in technology sharing 
  •  Critics are concerned that AUKUS could lead to members being locked into exclusive US trade controls 

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