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.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul BongiornoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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