"The misguided importance attached to #AUKUS by successive Australian governments has corrupted both defence and foreign policy priorities."
AUKUS is far worse than useless. #EndAUKUS #auspol
pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/11...
AUKUS is far worse than useless. #EndAUKUS #auspol
pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/11...
AUKUS and the delusion of progressive patriotism
Pat Conroy presents AUKUS as an expression of Labor values and Australian sovereignty. But its enormous costs, troubled procurement record and dependence on Washington tell a different story.
pearlsandirritations.com
November 1, 2026 at 8:15 PM
"The misguided importance attached to #AUKUS by successive Australian governments has corrupted both defence and foreign policy priorities."
AUKUS is far worse than useless. #EndAUKUS #auspol
pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/11...
AUKUS is far worse than useless. #EndAUKUS #auspol
pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/11...
Jillian Segal is to democracy as AUKUS is to sovereignty
November 1, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Jillian Segal is to democracy as AUKUS is to sovereignty
Labor is selling AUKUS as 'progressive patriotism'. But its huge costs, procurement failures and dependence on Washington hardly add up to Australian self-reliance, Kym Davey writes. #AUKUS #auspol
November 2, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Labor is selling AUKUS as 'progressive patriotism'. But its huge costs, procurement failures and dependence on Washington hardly add up to Australian self-reliance, Kym Davey writes. #AUKUS #auspol
For AUKUS, Morrison got a pretty Medal from Trump
@albomp.bsky.social
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VOTE GREENS
LABOR PUTS US-ISRAELI FIRST
AUSTRALIANS LAST
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VOTE GREENS
LABOR PUTS US-ISRAELI FIRST
AUSTRALIANS LAST
November 1, 2026 at 3:19 AM
For AUKUS, Morrison got a pretty Medal from Trump
"AUKUS takes away Australia’s right to decide when and how we engage in armed conflict.
...tying ourselves completely to the U.S. was an act of self-harm and to distance ourselves completely was an act of self-delusion."
#AUKUS is Australia giving up what is left of our sovereignty. #EndAUKUS
...tying ourselves completely to the U.S. was an act of self-harm and to distance ourselves completely was an act of self-delusion."
#AUKUS is Australia giving up what is left of our sovereignty. #EndAUKUS
"I have always revelled in the geopolitical irrelevance Australia’s geography has afforded us" writes Leanne Minshull, co-CEO of The Australia Institute.
"But times change."
Read the full piece on The Point: https://sbrew.link/Z7CkhAO7
"But times change."
Read the full piece on The Point: https://sbrew.link/Z7CkhAO7
November 3, 2026 at 4:22 AM
The Albanese govt throwing billions at #AUKUS while #homelessness increases is a failure of budget and strategic priorities.
The govt's secrecy and refusal to have a proper parliamentary debate on AUKUS and the US 'alliance' is a failure of accountability. #EndAUKUS #auspol
The govt's secrecy and refusal to have a proper parliamentary debate on AUKUS and the US 'alliance' is a failure of accountability. #EndAUKUS #auspol
Govt can find $368B and an additional $$150B to purchase nuclear subs and store weapons grade nuclear waste yet poor Australians survive in a tents. Public housing for US troops while battlers are ignored. What has Australia become? Why do we put warmongering before people?
November 2, 2026 at 7:42 PM
The Albanese govt throwing billions at #AUKUS while #homelessness increases is a failure of budget and strategic priorities.
The govt's secrecy and refusal to have a proper parliamentary debate on AUKUS and the US 'alliance' is a failure of accountability. #EndAUKUS #auspol
The govt's secrecy and refusal to have a proper parliamentary debate on AUKUS and the US 'alliance' is a failure of accountability. #EndAUKUS #auspol
AUKUS. I can never remember that, it‘s an awkward acronym. AUKUS is awks.
November 3, 2026 at 10:08 PM
AUKUS. I can never remember that, it‘s an awkward acronym. AUKUS is awks.
Oh and Jim Chalmers, Katy Gallagher as you search for more savings, please think about axing AUKUS. $368B+ over 20 years is a direct export of Australian taxpayer dollars to submarine shipyards in the US and UK. Charity (and defence) begins at home. Please announce a review of defence expenditure.
November 3, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Cut AUKUS, cut consultants, cut handouts to wealthy private schools. Start there
First cab off the rank for cuts - AUKUS.
AUKUS funds jobs in the UK, and USA, public housing in Australia for the US military, massive profits in the arms industry, lavish lifestyles for “consultants”, retired politicians, defence personnel and public servants.
No brainer!
AUKUS funds jobs in the UK, and USA, public housing in Australia for the US military, massive profits in the arms industry, lavish lifestyles for “consultants”, retired politicians, defence personnel and public servants.
No brainer!
October 29, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Cut AUKUS, cut consultants, cut handouts to wealthy private schools. Start there
Walls of secrecy have been established inside Defence to prevent any public oversight of the budget disaster caused by the explosion of AUKUS spending. Every other part of the ADF is getting squeezed, all to keep AUKUS going.
October 29, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Walls of secrecy have been established inside Defence to prevent any public oversight of the budget disaster caused by the explosion of AUKUS spending. Every other part of the ADF is getting squeezed, all to keep AUKUS going.
Today. AUKUS report. 11 30 am
Tomorrow’s Press Club address will include Peter Garrett with AUKUS Public Hearing Summary
11:30am
11:30am
The Hon Peter Garrett AM FTSE and Admiral Chris Barrie AC RAN (Ret’d)
November 4, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Lead Commissioner, Former Labor Minister the Hon Peter Garrett and Commissioner, (Ret’d) Former Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Admiral Chris Barrie will...
npc.org.au
November 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Today. AUKUS report. 11 30 am
Even the Murdoch press abandoning the AUKUS debacle.
When the Murdoch press are saying no matter how much we have spent we should get out, then surely the Albanese govt should listen to the growing opposition to this madness.
AUKUS inquiry launch at NPC live on ABC 12.30.
When the Murdoch press are saying no matter how much we have spent we should get out, then surely the Albanese govt should listen to the growing opposition to this madness.
AUKUS inquiry launch at NPC live on ABC 12.30.
November 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Even the Murdoch press abandoning the AUKUS debacle.
When the Murdoch press are saying no matter how much we have spent we should get out, then surely the Albanese govt should listen to the growing opposition to this madness.
AUKUS inquiry launch at NPC live on ABC 12.30.
When the Murdoch press are saying no matter how much we have spent we should get out, then surely the Albanese govt should listen to the growing opposition to this madness.
AUKUS inquiry launch at NPC live on ABC 12.30.
AUKUS and the dangerous illusion of national security https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/aukus-and-the-dangerous-illusion-of-national-security,21733?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed #auspol
AUKUS and the dangerous illusion of national security
The Hormuz crisis shows why Australia cannot fight this century’s war with last century’s weapons.
independentaustralia.net
November 1, 2026 at 11:13 PM
AUKUS and the dangerous illusion of national security https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/aukus-and-the-dangerous-illusion-of-national-security,21733?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed #auspol
First cab off the rank for cuts - AUKUS.
AUKUS funds jobs in the UK, and USA, public housing in Australia for the US military, massive profits in the arms industry, lavish lifestyles for “consultants”, retired politicians, defence personnel and public servants.
No brainer!
AUKUS funds jobs in the UK, and USA, public housing in Australia for the US military, massive profits in the arms industry, lavish lifestyles for “consultants”, retired politicians, defence personnel and public servants.
No brainer!
October 29, 2026 at 9:45 AM
First cab off the rank for cuts - AUKUS.
AUKUS funds jobs in the UK, and USA, public housing in Australia for the US military, massive profits in the arms industry, lavish lifestyles for “consultants”, retired politicians, defence personnel and public servants.
No brainer!
AUKUS funds jobs in the UK, and USA, public housing in Australia for the US military, massive profits in the arms industry, lavish lifestyles for “consultants”, retired politicians, defence personnel and public servants.
No brainer!
Time to put AUKUS and Data Centers on hold surely.
November 3, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Time to put AUKUS and Data Centers on hold surely.
Oh and Jim Chalmers, Katy Gallagher as you search for more savings, please think about axing AUKUS. $368B+ over 20 years is a direct export of Australian taxpayer dollars to submarine shipyards in the US and UK. Charity (and defence) begins at home. Please announce a review of defence expenditure.
November 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Oh and Jim Chalmers, Katy Gallagher as you search for more savings, please think about axing AUKUS. $368B+ over 20 years is a direct export of Australian taxpayer dollars to submarine shipyards in the US and UK. Charity (and defence) begins at home. Please announce a review of defence expenditure.
Huge day on Wednesday at the National Press Club. The public/ union funded AUKUS Inquiry will present its findings.
If you value peace,sovereignty ,diligent use of public funds, political accountability and building a good society, then don’t miss the report launch.
If you value peace,sovereignty ,diligent use of public funds, political accountability and building a good society, then don’t miss the report launch.
November 3, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Huge day on Wednesday at the National Press Club. The public/ union funded AUKUS Inquiry will present its findings.
If you value peace,sovereignty ,diligent use of public funds, political accountability and building a good society, then don’t miss the report launch.
If you value peace,sovereignty ,diligent use of public funds, political accountability and building a good society, then don’t miss the report launch.
November 1, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Huge day on Wednesday at the National Press Club. The public/ union funded AUKUS Inquiry will present its findings.
If you value peace,sovereignty ,diligent use of public funds, political accountability and building a good society, then don’t miss the report launch.
If you value peace,sovereignty ,diligent use of public funds, political accountability and building a good society, then don’t miss the report launch.
The old bomb the Capital of your ally trick.
Should give Canberrans something to think about at the next AUKUS meeting.
Should give Canberrans something to think about at the next AUKUS meeting.
November 2, 2026 at 2:35 AM
The old bomb the Capital of your ally trick.
Should give Canberrans something to think about at the next AUKUS meeting.
Should give Canberrans something to think about at the next AUKUS meeting.
Every dollar of the $360 billion committed to AUKUS is a dollar not invested in housing, health, education, climate action, disaster resilience & support services people need now. Those opportunity costs are not abstract."
Jonathan Pilbrow
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/11...
Jonathan Pilbrow
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/11...
AUKUS and the true security Australia needs
The independent public inquiry into AUKUS reports this week, and gives Australians an important opportunity to examine a decision that could fundamentally reshape Australia's security and public finan...
johnmenadue.com
November 3, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Every dollar of the $360 billion committed to AUKUS is a dollar not invested in housing, health, education, climate action, disaster resilience & support services people need now. Those opportunity costs are not abstract."
Jonathan Pilbrow
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/11...
Jonathan Pilbrow
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/11...
We had to bloody vote on same sex marriage however no vote for Segal, AUKUS, Data Centres or Genocide. Go figure.
October 30, 2026 at 11:49 PM
We had to bloody vote on same sex marriage however no vote for Segal, AUKUS, Data Centres or Genocide. Go figure.
CAN WE AFFORD AUKUS?
October 31, 2026 at 10:02 PM
CAN WE AFFORD AUKUS?
“Successive Governments have comprehensively failed to make the case for the AUKUS submarine pact, and the sheer scale and cost of the project meant it risked becoming a threat to social cohesion in Australia over time.” (Peter Garrett).
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Social licence for AUKUS lacking as Public Inquiry report and recommendations due
The Public Inquiry into AUKUS Social licence for AUKUS lacking as Public Inquiry report and recommendations due The Lead Commissioner of Australia’s independent, crowdfunded Public Inquiry into AUKUS...
theaimn.net
October 28, 2026 at 9:26 AM
“Successive Governments have comprehensively failed to make the case for the AUKUS submarine pact, and the sheer scale and cost of the project meant it risked becoming a threat to social cohesion in Australia over time.” (Peter Garrett).
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A brief history of Australia eating shit on AUKUS www.crikey.com.au/2026/06/03/a... @australianlabor.bsky.social
@greens.org.au #auspol
@greens.org.au #auspol
A brief history of Australia eating shit on AUKUS
Australia remains undeterred in 'welcoming' AUKUS setbacks left, right and centre.
www.crikey.com.au
November 2, 2026 at 9:42 AM
A brief history of Australia eating shit on AUKUS www.crikey.com.au/2026/06/03/a... @australianlabor.bsky.social
@greens.org.au #auspol
@greens.org.au #auspol
That's what I posted about an hour ago too. Why is AUKUS never mentioned in reducing Govt expenditure? All those Govt consultant contracts, spending on building US bases and housing for US personnel here in Aus, submarines. Still all a great big secret? #auspol #AUKUS #reservebank #spending
November 3, 2026 at 10:40 PM
That's what I posted about an hour ago too. Why is AUKUS never mentioned in reducing Govt expenditure? All those Govt consultant contracts, spending on building US bases and housing for US personnel here in Aus, submarines. Still all a great big secret? #auspol #AUKUS #reservebank #spending