Submissions open for inquiry into AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership Agreement

THE Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has commenced an inquiry into the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The treaty, signed in Geelong on July 26, 2025, forms a key component of the AUKUS partnership and outlines collaborative efforts to support Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines.

The committee has invited interested individuals and organisations to make submissions addressing the treaty and its implications. Submissions are due by Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and can be lodged online via the Committee website.

Committee Chair, Lisa Chesters MP said, "This inquiry is a vital opportunity for the public to engage with one of the most significant defence and strategic agreements in Australia’s recent history. We encourage stakeholders to share their views."

Detailed guidance on preparing and submitting submissions is available on the Committee’s website.

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