Albanese and Ley to decide members of ‘secret’ new committee set to scrutinise Aukus – but Greens excluded

No more than seven government MPs will be appointed but Greens and independents will not be includedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Aukus nuclear submarine deal and Australia’s involvement in military conflicts will be considered by a secretive new committee of federal parliament, dubbed a “closed shop” by the Greens over plans to exclude minor parties and independents.Labor and the Coalition are preparing to pass legislation to establish a joint House and Senate committee on defence as soon as Thursday, with a makeup mirroring the powerful parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security. Continue reading...