Key facts
- An inquiry into the Aukus submarine deal has been launched.
- The inquiry is crowd-funded.
- It will investigate if Australia will receive the submarines.
- The inquiry will also assess whether the deal enhances Australia's safety.
The Aukus security pact, announced in September 2021, involves Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. A key component is Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, a move intended to bolster defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region amid growing geopolitical tensions.