The dissent in Labor ranks over the US alliance

Australia’s AUKUS deal was meant to have unanimous support, but it has thrown up unexpected challenges for the Labor government — with senior party figures breaking ranks to criticise its scope, price and impact on our relationships. 

Will there be a showdown over the $368 billion dollar plan? And if so, how will the Prime Minister handle it? 

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno, on the increasing political cost of the AUKUS deal.

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Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno

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