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AUKUS under scrutiny at its first ever public inquiry - Green Left
Why it matters
AUKUS scrutiny at parliamentary level signals potential domestic political headwinds for Australia's largest strategic defence commitment. The first public inquiry into AUKUS could expose cost, timeline, or capability concerns that affect Australia's confidence in the submarine program and broader alliance cohesion (Pillar 7).
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