{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6244d1918dd186001211b37a/6a98c95bd54ec943808c8ed8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"AUKUS public inquiry Q&A with Peter Garrett and Rex Patrick","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6244d1918dd186001211b37a/1788397757655-b6ffda97-ffcb-4c13-ba3e-fe793b27ccba.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>After conducting 10 days of public hearings and receiving almost 800 written submissions, the independent AUKUS public inquiry is moving into its final phase. It will soon prepare a report to answer the question: will AUKUS keep us safe, and at what cost?</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s special episode, the inquiry’s lead commissioner Peter Garrett and former submariner and independent senator Rex Patrick join Cut Through to answer your burning questions about the AUKUS deal and what the inquiry can practically achieve without government buy-in.</p><p><br></p><p>Today’s episode covers:</p><p><br></p><p>Peter Garrett (listen from 01:00):</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The lack of government – and Labor party – interest</li><li>The US use of HMAS Stirling naval base in WA</li><li>Weighing up informed vs uninformed submissions</li><li>Impact on Australian sovereignty and foreign policy</li><li>Can the inquiry have practical outcomes?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Rex Patrick (listen from 30:10):&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Cost and opportunity-cost of AUKUS</li><li>Government secrecy over handling of nuclear waste</li><li>Will technological advancement make AUKUS submarines obsolete too soon?</li><li>What if the submarines are never delivered?</li><li>The merits of AUKUS</li><li>Public inquiries vs parliamentary inquiries</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Read more:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://aukuspublicinquiry.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AUKUS Public Inquiry</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/12/anti-aukus-campaign-inquiry-political-movement/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The anti-AUKUS campaign needs to turn into an effective political movement</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/04/aukus-submarine-construction-virginia-collins-class/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">In the fantasyland of AUKUS, even the good news shows how badly things are going</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/06/22/aukus-submarine-radioactive-waste-anthony-albanese-secrecy-foi/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AUKUS waste is a toxic topic. The Albanese government wants it kept quiet</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/06/01/aukus-pillar-2-undersea-drones-richard-marles-shangri-la-dialogue/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Undersea drones are a welcome addition. But as with everything AUKUS, details are scant</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Want to ask us a question? Send an email to <a href=\"mailto:letters@crikey.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">letters@crikey.com.au</a> or contact us using the secure methods detailed here: <a href=\"https://www.crikey.com.au/tip-off-crikey/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.crikey.com.au/tip-off-crikey/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://campaigns.crikey.com.au/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to Crikey now to get 55% off your annual subscription!</a></p>","author_name":"Crikey"}