Submarine secrets leak: French to investigate, Nick Xenophon wants inquiry

By David Wroe, Tom McIlroy
Updated August 25 2016 - 3:38am, first published August 24 2016 - 6:15pm
Independent senator Nick Xenophon wants a Senate inquiry into leaks from Australia's submarine contractor. Photo: Robert Shakespeare
Independent senator Nick Xenophon wants a Senate inquiry into leaks from Australia's submarine contractor. Photo: Robert Shakespeare
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull tours a South Australian site after announcing the winning DCNS submarine bid in April.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull tours a South Australian site after announcing the winning DCNS submarine bid in April.

French authorities will investigate the leak of thousands of pages of sensitive submarine documents by the French shipbuilder selected to help design and build Australia's next fleet of 12 boats.