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ASA attended numerous community events throughout March and April, including the Port of Albany’s 200th anniversary celebrations.
Minister's Announcement

Response to the WA AUKUS Community Taskforce Report(Opens in a new tab/window)

Western Australia is central to our national security and the success of AUKUS.
  • Community engagement
  • Western Australia
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Local, State and Federal Government representatives cut the ribbon for the official opening of the Australian Submarine Agency’s Submarine Discovery Centre in Rockingham, Western Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

Submarine Discovery Centre opens in Western Australia

Western Australians can now step into Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine future, with the official opening of the Submarine Discovery Centre in Rockingham.
  • Community engagement
  • Western Australia
Head of Strategy and Policy at ASA, Ms Mikaela James, speaking at a community information session in March.
Australian Submarine Agency

Community outreach ramps up as SRF-West draws near

ASA staff have been busily engaging with the public across the state to help Western Australians make the most of a once-in-a-generation national endeavour.
  • Community engagement
  • Western Australia
United States Navy Virginia class fast-attack submarine, USS Vermont (SSN 792), departs HMAS Stirling after completing a recent Submarine Maintenance Period in Western Australia.
Australian Submarine Agency

Submarine Discovery Centre to open in Rockingham

Rockingham will host a new community hub for locals to explore Australia’s nuclear-submarine future and learn about AUKUS investment in Western Australia.
  • Community engagement
  • Western Australia
SRF-West is integral to Australia’s acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Through it, Australia will gain exposure to, and experience with, US and UK nuclear-powered submarines, ensuring Australia is sovereign ready to safely maintain, own, operate and regulate its own capability from the early 2030s.
Australian Submarine Agency

Public comment period opens for SRF-West priority works at HMAS Stirling

Today a public comment period commences for interested parties to access documents and provide submissions on the Submarine Rotational Force – West (SRF-West) p
  • Community engagement
  • Western Australia
Submarine Construction Yard.
Australian Submarine Agency

Public comment of the draft Terms of Reference for the Strategic Assessment of the Osborne Submarine Construction Yard is now open

Australia will begin building its first SSN-AUKUS in Osborne, South Australia by the end of this decade.
  • Community engagement
  • South Australia
Sailors in black uniforms marching in formation during a parade, led by a member holding an HMAS Stirling life ring
Australian Submarine Agency

HMAS Stirling granted Freedom of Entry to City of Rockingham

Freedom of Entry to HMAS Stirling took place in the City of Rockingham, WA on Saturday 9 September.
  • Community engagement
  • Western Australia
Ministerial Announcements
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