An extra $21bn on the military would take spend to 2.5% of GDP. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will sink billions of dollars more into defence under a future coalition government, as Peter Dutton looks to bolster the country’s armed forces, Australian Associated Press reports.Fresh off the third leaders’ debate, the opposition leader pledged to spend $21bn over the next five years on defence, which would take its share of Australia’s gross domestic product to 2.5%. Continue reading…
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Author : Martin Farrer
Publish date : 2025-04-22 20:49:00
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Australia election 2025 live: Peter Dutton to pledge big boost to defence; Labor claims Coalition election cash splash over $50bn
