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

https://mins.news/en/item/128405

- The Guardian, 2026-11-04 04:38 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/04/aukus-worst-australian-defence-decision-ever-public-inquiry

> 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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