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The Guardian - AU
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Paul Karp

EXPLAINED: How many ex pms does it take to sink australia s nuclear submarine deal - The Real Truth

Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating
‘Spectators of politics were treated to the best and worst of Keating at the National Press Club on Wednesday.’ Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AP

How many former prime ministers does it take to sink eight nuclear submarines?

Malcolm Turnbull was quick to share his concerns about the $368bn Aukus submarine purchase announced this week after 18 months of planning, but the opposition to Aukus was led by that Labor war horse: Paul Keating.

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