Albanese government will commit to boosting defence spending to 3% of GDP, but under a revised definition
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The Albanese government will increase defence spending to about 3% of GDP by 2033 in its 2026 National Defence Strategy to be unveiled on Thursday.
But it is using a revised definition that, in effect, makes the defence spend appear larger than it is.
The Trump administration has repeatedly made it clear Australia should boost its defence spending....
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