Dutton Wrongly Claims Labor Has Cut $80 Billion From Defence Spending

By Matthew Elmas April 29, 2025 Experts have poured cold water on Mr Dutton’s claims that Labor has cut tens of billions from defence funding. Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS CLAIMED Labor has cut $80 billion from defence funding. OUR BELIEVANCE This is false information. Labor has increased defence spending by $50 billion over the next decade. AAP FactCheck – Peter Dutton has falsely claimed that Labor has cut $80 billion from defence funding a…