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Public inquiry into AUKUS is a landmark moment in Australia’s politics

A public inquiry into AUKUS has been initiated, potentially marking a significant moment in Australian politics. The article critiques the government's approach to AUKUS, noting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's repeated assertion that the program is 'full-steam ahead,' despite ongoing debates about its feasibility.

Considering the government seems keen to avoid public debate about AUKUS, this inquiry could test the existence of any remaining appetite for the embattled project.

Jun 9, 2026

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Greens Senator David Shoebridge and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Images: AAP)

Asked to provide a response to Greens Senator David Shoebridge’s criticism of AUKUS on ABC’s Insiders over the long weekend, Anthony Albanese simply rehashed the mantra that AUKUS is “ full-steam ahead ”.

The phrase “full-steam ahead” evokes a ship already underway, cutting confidently through the water, even though much of the debate revolves around whether the ship can even be built, crewed, financed or delivered at all. In this sense, the slogan functions as a political incantation: say it often enough and sincerely enough, picture it vividly enough, and perhaps the submarines will eventually appear over the horizon.

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Source document: ABC's Insiders

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CrikeyIndependentLeft12 days ago
Public inquiry into AUKUS is a landmark moment in Australia’s politics

A public inquiry into AUKUS has been initiated, potentially marking a significant moment in Australian politics. The article critiques the government's approach to AUKUS, noting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's repeated assertion that the program is 'full-steam ahead,' despite ongoing debates about its feasibility.

Bias read (Left): The article frames the government's stance on AUKUS as dismissive of concerns and highlights the potential risks of proceeding without addressing key challenges. It uses critical language toward the government's rhetoric ('political incantation') and emphasizes skepticism about the project's success

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