Speaking of Melbourne independents, Kooyong independent Monique Ryan is calling for a review of Aukus.

Ryan said there needs to be a parliamentary review of Australia’s commitments under Aukus, given the rise in community concerns.

AUKUS is a vital partnership between Australia and our two closest defence allies. The AUKUS agreement has now been in place for three years. It’s an appropriate time for Parliament to consider whether the assumptions which underpinned the partnership in 2023 hold true, and whether there are any threats to the success of AUKUS,” said Dr Ryan
The UK Parliament recently committed to a review of the AUKUS arrangements: the next Australian
Parliament should do the same.
A long-term national commitment this big and this expensive should be the subject of regular reviews.

We’ve already spent more than $800 million on AUKUS and are committed to spending 400
times that much again. It would be foolish to assume that changing geopolitical and economic circumstancesmight not affect its delivery. We should consider all contingencies and alternatives in detailed strategic planning of our mid – and long-term defence capacity – to be sure that we’re investing enough on national security, and that this investment is being well spent”.