Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00091:section:7
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Provision Reference: s 7
Character Range: 25166–25784

7  What are AUKUS submarines?
 (1) An AUKUS submarine is:
 (a) an Australian submarine; or
 (b) a UK/US submarine;
and includes such a submarine that is not complete (for example, because it is being constructed).
 (2) An Australian submarine is a conventionally‑armed, nuclear‑powered submarine operated, or under construction or being disposed of in Australia, for naval or military purposes by Australia.
 (3) An UK/US submarine is a conventionally‑armed, nuclear‑powered submarine operated, or under construction in Australia, for naval or military purposes by the United Kingdom or the United States of America.