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Defence boost delays surplus, invests in future: PM

AAP

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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