Albanese taking a ‘bystander approach' with AUKUS review: Sussan Ley
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says the Coalition is 'concerned' about the Pentagon reviewing the AUKUS deal.
'We are concerned about the Pentagon reviewing AUKUS because we are not sure of the standing that this government has with the President and with the US administration,' Ms Ley told Sky News Australia.
'I feel there's something of a bystander approach from Anthony Albanese.
'We know it's the most important strategic initiative that Australia has entered into in decades.
'My comment to the government is, you do need to secure a meeting at the earliest opportunity with President Trump, and you do need to safeguard AUKUS for the future.'
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