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Australian PM jokes that Australia could unilaterally take over New Zealand

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia could still decide to take over New Zealand, referencing the country's constitution.

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The Australian Prime Minister made a lighthearted remark about Australia's constitutional ability to unilaterally take over New Zealand. The comment appears to be a joke referencing historical constitutional provisions.

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‘It’s still in our Constitution’, Australian PM jokes about taking over NZ

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia could still unilateral decide to “take over” New Zealand.

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