E&OE
STEPHEN CENATIEMPO:
We're joined by the Shadow Defence Minister, Angus Taylor. Angus, good morning.
ANGUS TAYLOR:
Stephen. Great to be with you.
STEPHEN CENATIEMPO:
It's been a while. Good to have you back. This is an interesting situation here that...
E&OE
KENNY HEATLEY:
Well, joining me is Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor. We really appreciate you coming on the program this morning. Angus, first of all, Defence Minister Richard Marles says Labor has known about the US AUKUS review for weeks. Did you know that they knew about it?
ANGUS TAYLOR:...
E&OE
SALLY SARA:
Joining me now is Angus Taylor, the Shadow Minister for Defence. Angus Taylor, welcome back to Radio National Breakfast.
ANGUS TAYLOR:
G'day Sally, good to be with you.
SALLY SARA:
You say that this is deeply concerning, this review, but isn't...
E&OE
ANGUS TAYLOR:
Well, we've learned today that the US is conducting a review into AUKUS. Of course, this is the first we've heard of this review. AUKUS was put in place by a Coalition Government. It has strong bipartisan support, and it is a centrepiece of our defence strategy in this country. We have been consistent in providing bipartisa...
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