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Australian Inquiry Urges Suspension of AUKUS Submarine Deal

Original: ⚡ NEWS Australian Inquiry Condemns AUKUS Submarine Deal A public inquiry led by Peter Garrett and Adm Chris Barrie has l

A public inquiry in Australia, led by former Midnight Oil frontman and environmentalist Peter Garrett alongside former navy chief Admiral Chris Barrie, has condemned the $368 billion AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement as Australia's worst and most costly defence decision. The inquiry's report calls for the immediate suspension of the pact with the United States and Britain, arguing the deal is reckless, unaffordable and strategically risky.

Why now: A high-profile public inquiry challenging the centrepiece of Australia's defence strategy is likely to reignite debate over the cost and wisdom of the AUKUS pact.

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• ⚡ NEWS Australian Inquiry Condemns AUKUS Submarine Deal A public inquiry led by Peter Garrett and Adm Chris Barrie has labeled the $368bn AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement as Australia's worst and most costly defense decision. The report urges immediate suspension of the deal… · GeoWire

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