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'This is a hose you have to hold,’ says Turnbull as Dutton’s war comment fallout continues
Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has accused his Coalition colleagues of failures on Australia’s regional security after Solomon Islands signed a security pact with China. Turnbull took a shot at Scott Morrison, saying 'this is a hose you have to hold'. Turnbull's comments came after defence minister Peter Dutton said on Anzac Day that the 'only way you can preserve peace is to prepare for war'. Turnbull said Dutton’s rhetoric was 'bombastic and belligerent'. Amid the debate, Labor has pledged to increase foreign aid to Pacific island countries, which includes a boost to regional broadcasting. Morrison labelled the plan 'farcical', saying Labor wants to hold 'Q+A in Honiara'
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