When
to
Where
Victorian Trades Hall
54 Victoria St
Carlton VIC 3053
Australia
Why
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:
- The Hon Peter Garrett AM FTSE
- Yankunytjatjara Woman Karina Lester
- Honorary Professor, Admiral Chris Barrie AC RAN R’td
- The Hon Dr Carmen Lawrence AO
- Leanne Minshull
The first hearing of several across Australia is in Melbourne on Thursday 11 June from 10 am to 6pm at Victorian Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, Carlton. All are welcome to attend and listen to each hearing. You must register to attend.
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 or any other hearing, a written, video, or audio submission is strongly advised via our submission form. 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. Anonymous submissions are accepted. All views are welcome.
For any queries: [email protected].
Contact
Australian Peace and Security Forum (APSF)
[email protected]
austpeaceandsecurityforum.org.au
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