Defence Minister Richard Marles has declared a multibillion-dollar push to revitalise Perth’s Henderson shipyard in preparation for AUKUS is happening “at pace” despite concerns the site is yet to have its new boundaries approved. From 2027 US and British nuclear submarines are expected to begin rotations out of Western Australia’s HMAS Stirling naval base, while the nearby Henderson defence precinct is slated to provide crucial maintenance support. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles talks to the media as Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese listens. On Tuesday during a visit to Tasmania, the defence minister, who is also acting Prime Minister, insisted progress in relation to the Henderson Defence Precinct “is all happening, and it is happening on time”. Former Naval officer and defence commentator Jen Parker says she’s concerned the Henderson precinct will be “deprioritised in focus” because of all of the AUKUS attention.