Aukus would’ve been a shit deal for aus even if we got the subs. The fact that we’re not getting them is just perfect. We should drop ties with the fickle US and strengthen partnerships with reliable defence partners such as Japan and France.

Nah, Albo will go all in and agree to support the Yanks in whatever insane, imperialist invasions they decide to embark on! “Can we have our subs then please Uncle Donald?”