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PoliticsAukus is ‘worst, riskiest and most costly’ Australian defence decision ever, public inquiry says

A public inquiry led by Peter Garrett and former defence chief Chris Barrie urged Australia to end its A$368bn Aukus nuclear submarine agreement, suspend plans for new bases and establish a royal commission. Its report says the deal undermines Australian sovereignty and risks drawing the country into conflict with China.

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Aukus is ‘worst, riskiest and most costly’ Australian defence decision ever, public inquiry says
Aukus is ‘worst, riskiest and most costly’ Australian defence decision ever, public inquiry saysPolitics