The Albanese government has been pressed by Sunrise host Natalie Barr for answers.
Part of the shakeup includes tens of billions for nuclear-powered subs, and halting the pricey procurement of an additional F-35 fighter jet squadron.
Defence will be given an extra $50 billion over the next decade as part of a shake-up of the Australian military. Launching the first national defence strategy in a major speech on Wednesday, Defence Minister Richard Marles unveiled a boost to spending in the sector, citing the most challenging strategic environment since World War II. […]
The former prime minister urged Rishi Sunak's Government to strike a 'more robust posture' by boosting military investment in the face of rising global threats.
James Heappey, Mark Francois and Tobias Ellwood have called for spending rise. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott confirmed any hike will have to wait. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt pledged to boost defence budget when it is affordable
The new defence policy paper does not offer a timeline for the country to meet the 2 percent GDP target but it argues a move to double military spending between 2016-2017 to 2026-2027 is “on track.”
Albanese government says overhaul will ensure military can project power further from Australian shoresFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is pouring an extra $50bn into defence spending over the next 10 years, as part of an overhaul that the federal government says will ensure the military can project power further from its shores.The defence minister, Richard Marles, has also flagged plans to...
A petition was set up by a member of the public calling for him to be granted an Australian citizenship, describing his actions as a "true act of Australianism".
China's latest policy to boost demand will soon have a greater effect on growth, a top official at the economic planning agency told reporters Thursday.
Asio head says terror threat level unchanged after 16-year-old arrested over the alleged attack and hundreds of people clashed with police outside Wakeley church. Follow the day’s news liveSydney church stabbing: police treating as terrorist attack the alleged stabbing of bishop during livestreamed massGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says he has been briefed by the Australian federal police following an alleged...
Apple Inc wants to boost its investment in Vietnam, state media quoted the US tech giant's CEO Tim Cook as saying in Hanoi on Tuesday, a day after the US company said it wanted to increase spending on suppliers in the Southeast Asian nation. Vietnam is already a key manufacturing hub for Apple and Cook was speaking while meeting Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, state media reported. Vietnam will set up a working group to support Apple's investment, Chinh told Cook during the meeting,...
Apple wants to boost its investment in Vietnam