Toward Decline
Auditors unsure when Snowy 2.0 will be finished
Why it matters
Snowy 2.0 is critical to Australia's energy security and grid resilience during contested Indo-Pacific scenarios. ANAO audit findings of persistent management deficiencies and uncertain completion timelines (target 2028 now at risk) undermine Australia's ability to sustain military operations, advanced manufacturing, and AUKUS commitments during supply-chain disruption or extended conflict scenarios.
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