Mike Pezzullo on the need for ‘scrutiny’ of AUKUS at the technical level

Former home affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has reaffirmed the importance of “schedule and delivery” regarding AUKUS. “This is a very big, complex program – it’s obviously very costly, it’s intergenerational, it will span the life and professional careers of many officials and industrialists working on it,” Mr Pezzullo said. “I actually agree that there needs to be more scrutiny, focus and debate about AUKUS at that more technical level.”