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Defence boost delays surplus, invests in future: PM

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull presents the Defence White Paper at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra (AAP)
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull presents the Defence White Paper at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra (AAP) Source: AAP

The Prime Minister has announced a significant boost in defence spending as part of the government's long-awaited Defence White Paper. Malcolm Turnbull says it is a massive investment in the country's security, but admits the plan delays a return to budget surplus.


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The Prime Minister has announced a significant boost in defence spending as part of the government's long-awaited Defence White Paper. Malcolm Turnbull says it is a massive investment in the country's security, but admits the plan delays a return to budget surplus.



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