Defence Industry Minister on AUKUS future and Middle East escalation
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As the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to rule out killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Australian government is currently planning options for repatriating Australians stuck in the region. Meanwhile, back home Australia's defence capability and the future of the AUKUS pact have been front-and-centre at this week's defence summit at Parliament House. Guest: Pat Conroy, Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Producer: Lexie Jeuniewic