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Former Liberal Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has suggested it is time for the Australian Government to 'wake up' as both the UK and the US 'review' the AUKUS deal.
'The UK is conducting a review of AUKUS,' he said on X.
'The US DoD is conducting a review of AUKUS.
'But Australia, which has the most at stake, has no review.
'Our Parliament to date has been the least curious and least informed. Time to wake up?'
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles says it's 'natural' that the Trump Adminstation would want to review the AUKUS agreement after the Pentagon launched an inquiery to ensure it met US President Donald Trump's 'America First' agenda.
'We are committed to AUKUS and we look forward to working closely with the US on the review. The United States advised Australia and the UK of the review.
'It is natural that the Administration would want to examine this major undertaking including progress and delivery, just as the UK Government recently concluded an AUKUS review and reaffirmed its support including through the appointment of Sir Stephen Lovegrove as its AUKUS Adviser.
'There is bipartisan support in the United States with the passage of important provisions in the National Defence Authorization Act in 2023 to enable the transfer of US Virginia class submarines to Australia, and to enable Australians to work on maintenance activities of US Virginia class submarines.'
'Our engagement with the Trump Administration and across the full political spectrum in the United States has shown clear and consistent support for AUKUS.
'We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with the Trump Administration on this historic project.'
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