Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal
Former Australian environment minister Peter Garrett is leading a crowd-funded, independent inquiry into the A$368 billion Aukus submarine deal. The inquiry aims to address concerns regarding transparency, national security, and the cost of the defense project.
Why it matters
The inquiry challenges a major government defense policy, reflecting public and political debate over national security spending and transparency.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Lana Lam Sydney Getty Images Australia is set to buy three second-hand Virginia-class attack submarines from the US A former environment minister will head up a crowd-funded review of the multi-billion-dollar Aukus submarine deal, Australia s biggest ever defence project.
The article presents the perspectives of the inquiry organizers alongside the government's stance on oversight.
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