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Malcom Turnbull told to stop AUKUS meddling

Malcom Turnbull told to stop AUKUS meddling

Sky News AU13 hours ago
Former prime minister Malcom Turnbull has been told to stop meddling in the AUKUS review as it has been revealed he has had several conversations with the man reviewing the alliance.
Mr Turnbull has long been a critic of AUKUS and has not been shy about vocalising it.
The US is undertaking a review of AUKUS, the alliance between the US, Australia, and the UK, over nuclear-powered submarines.
The US review was supposed to be wrapped up by the end of June, but the Albanese government has advised it has been extended.
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