Dutton announces defence spend, Labor slams nuclear policies

Dutton announces defence spend, Labor slams nuclear policies

Peter Dutton has announced he would dramatically boost defence spending if elected, while the prime minister slammed the coalition’s nuclear policy.

Dutton dodges key questions on defence

Peter Dutton is under fire after making a major announcement on defence spending but leaving key questions unanswered.

Peter Dutton to promise Australia will boost defence spending to the 3% of GDP demanded by Trump administration

Labor’s Richard Marles says announcement is a ‘pathetic whimper’ rather than a defence policyElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA Coalition government, if elected, would boos…

Coalition pledges to increase Australia’s defence spend to 3% of GDP

The Opposition leader has cited the rise of authoritarianism and the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine as reasons for the policy.