Here is a timeline of the key events leading up to the signing of a landmarknuclear submarine dealbetween Australia, the US and the UK:
Late 2019- Scott Morrison tasks defence officials to look into feasibility of acquiring nuclear-powered submarines after doubts over the French contract.
Anthony Albanese (L), US President Joe Biden (C) and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (R) in San Diego.
May 2021- Morrison presents AUKUS proposal to full national security committee and is given permission to approach US and UK leaders with an official government policy.
June 2021- Morrison meets with US President Joe Biden and then UK prime minister Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the G7 and agree to an in-principle deal.
September 2021- The deal is publicly unveiled, with Morrison announcing it in Canberra flanked by TV screens of the US and UK leaders. An 18-month consultation period begins into how Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines and which model it will go with.
