By peddling AUKUS and the China 'threat', Kevin 07 shows his very different vision of Australia - Crikey

Rudd's public positioning on AUKUS and the China threat signals continuity of bipartisan support for Australia's alliance posture and submarine modernisation, counteracting narratives that frame AUKUS as divisive. This matters because sustained political backing from across the aisle is essential for the multi-decade AUKUS commitment to survive electoral cycles and fiscal pressures.