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

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:38:39+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/04/aukus-worst-australian-defence-decision-ever-public-inquiry
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/aukus-is-worst-riskiest-and-most-costly-australian-defence-decision-ev-43f0cb/

Report led by Peter Garrett and former defence chief Adm Chris Barrie says agreement should be suspended and calls for royal commission Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast A public inquiry into the $368bn Aukus nuclear submarine agreement has called the plan “the worst, riskiest and most costly defence decision ever made by an Australian government”, urging its immediate

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