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Two Days of Hearings: Will AUKUS Keep Us Safe – At What Cost?
In 2021, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States announced the AUKUS partnership. A central element of this agreement is Australia’s plan to acquire up to eight nuclear-powered submarines at an estimated cost of $368+ billion over 30 years — announced without prior public consultation or a parliamentary vote.
The Australian Peace and Security Forum is auspicing an independent Public Inquiry into AUKUS, led by:
Yankunytjatjara Woman Karina Lester
Honorary Professor, Admiral Chris Barrie AC RAN R’td
There are several hearings planned around Australia. This is to register for the Canberra public hearing on Wednesday, 2nd September and on Thursday, 3rd September, 2026. Please ensure you are registering for your preferred day.
The hearing will run from 10:00am to 6:00pm and will be held in the Chapel of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (ACCC). All are welcome to attend and observe.
The hearing will hear from invited presenters who have made submissions to the Inquiry. Commissioners will ask questions and engage with the evidence presented. All are welcome to attend and observe.
If you would like to be considered as a presenter at this hearing, a written, video, or audio submission is strongly advised via our submission form. Anonymous submissions are accepted. All views are welcome. However, there may be time on the day for a brief 5 minute submission. Please indicate in your registration if you would like to be considered.
To register for Day One – 2 September 2026: GO HERE. OR
To register for Day One – 3 September 2026: GO HERE.
Each day the sessions will run from 10:00AM to 6:00PM