The Fremantle Network present Politics in the Pub, addressing what the nuclear submarine deal between Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) means for Fremantle and Cockburn Sound. 02/12/2024.
Timestamps: 00:00 Facilitator Christian Mauri of The Fremantle Network introduces the topic and speakers. 09:41 Brendan Moore shares the traditional significance of the region as a traditional owner. 15:40 Paul Myler, Former Deputy Chief of Mission, Australian Embassy, Washington, who supported Ambassadors Hockey and Rudd in founding AUKUS, gives background to the deal. 27:01 Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge discusses lessons from her trip to the U.S. and what AUKUS could mean for Fremantle 36:36 Commodore Matt Hudson, head of technical for the Australian Submarine Agency, discusses frequently asked technical questions 44:24 Phoebe Corke, a Cockburn resident and lifelong anti-nuclear campaigner, identifies issues around the deal 50:37 Wrap up of Part 1 51:49 Q&A 1:52:59 Final statements from speakers, featuring a rare sighting of local legend Robert Delves 1:59:12 Credits Filmed at the Local Hotel, South Fremantle, by Cassie Gunthorpe and Kaylene Harris. Edited by Christian Mauri.