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‘Troublesome’: Shadow Minister Concerned PM yet to Secure G7 Meeting With Trump

The AUKUS trilateral defence deal is under review and adds to a growing list of priorities for the Albanese government to deal with.
‘Troublesome’: Shadow Minister Concerned PM yet to Secure G7 Meeting With Trump
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L), US President Joe Biden (C) and former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hold a press conference after a trilateral meeting during the AUKUS summit in San Diego, Calif., on March 13, 2023. Leon Neal/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor has called for a lift in defence spending while pushing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the announced AUKUS review.

The Pentagon confirmed it would review the trilateral defence pact, which includes a plan for Australia to receive nuclear-powered submarines.
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]