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Samoa’s PM issues warning about AUKUS deal as Anthony Albanese promises ‘world free of nuclear weapons’

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A key Pacific leader has backed the AUKUS deal but issued a warning that Australia must not breach any international non-proliferation treaties by controlling nuclear weapons.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Parliament and his own caucus there was “no question” of that happening with the Federal Government committed to achieving “a world free of nuclear weapons”.

Defence Minister Richard Marles also said in a speech on Wednesday that the nation was acquiring nuclear-powered submarines to maintain regional stability.

Samoan Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa is the latest Pacific leader to be reassured by the Albanese Government during her visit to Canberra this week that it will stick to the Treaty of Rarotonga, despite the country’s new nuclear defence approach.

“As long as the Rarotonga Treaty is adhered to, then there’s no problem from us,” Ms Mata’afa said.

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“It’s essentially around first and foremost nuclear weapons and we’ve been given the assurances that they will not be carrying those.”

During question time on Wednesday, Mr Albanese was asked about Australia’s proud leadership in non-proliferation, which means not manufacturing, possessing, acquiring or having control of nuclear weapons.

“There is no question that Australia recognises the devastating consequences for humanity of any use of nuclear weapons,” he told Parliament.

Camera IconSamoan PM Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has been greeted with a ceremonial welcome at Parliament House. Credit: Lukas Coch/AAP

“We know the consequences of proliferation. We are redoubling our efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons by helping others to meet the same high standards to which we hold ourselves.

“On the issue of nuclear propulsion for submarines, it is important to draw the distinction, they are nuclear, they have nuclear propulsion and will not have nuclear weapons. We are not acquiring nuclear weapons.”

Ms Mata’afa also said she was worried about outside powers bringing security personnel into the Pacific “under the guise” of protecting infrastructure assets in the wake of last week’s security pact between the Solomon Islands and China.


A key Pacific leader has backed the AUKUS deal but issued a warning that Australia must not breach any international non-proliferation treaties by controlling nuclear weapons.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Parliament and his own caucus there was “no question” of that happening with the Federal Government committed to achieving “a world free of nuclear weapons”.

Defence Minister Richard Marles also said in a speech on Wednesday that the nation was acquiring nuclear-powered submarines to maintain regional stability.

Samoan Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa is the latest Pacific leader to be reassured by the Albanese Government during her visit to Canberra this week that it will stick to the Treaty of Rarotonga, despite the country’s new nuclear defence approach.

“As long as the Rarotonga Treaty is adhered to, then there’s no problem from us,” Ms Mata’afa said.

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“It’s essentially around first and foremost nuclear weapons and we’ve been given the assurances that they will not be carrying those.”

During question time on Wednesday, Mr Albanese was asked about Australia’s proud leadership in non-proliferation, which means not manufacturing, possessing, acquiring or having control of nuclear weapons.

“There is no question that Australia recognises the devastating consequences for humanity of any use of nuclear weapons,” he told Parliament.

Samoa PM Fiame Naomi Mata'afa with Mr Albanese at an official welcome
Camera IconSamoan PM Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has been greeted with a ceremonial welcome at Parliament House. Credit: Lukas Coch/AAP

“We know the consequences of proliferation. We are redoubling our efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons by helping others to meet the same high standards to which we hold ourselves.

“On the issue of nuclear propulsion for submarines, it is important to draw the distinction, they are nuclear, they have nuclear propulsion and will not have nuclear weapons. We are not acquiring nuclear weapons.”

Ms Mata’afa also said she was worried about outside powers bringing security personnel into the Pacific “under the guise” of protecting infrastructure assets in the wake of last week’s security pact between the Solomon Islands and China.

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