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AUKUS alliance ‘waste of money’ says ex-PM

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull criticized the AUKUS partnership, calling it a "terrible deal" for Australia, warning that the country might end up with no submarines at all.
Turnbull stated, "We will have lost both sovereignty and security, and a lot of money as well," while discussing the deal's implications.
He mentioned that there is "no guarantee" Australia will receive the promised US nuclear-powered submarines, despite the significant financial commitment to the agreement.
Turnbull expressed concerns about the financial aspects of the deal, indicating that it is flawed.

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