Increase defence spending – including investing in a fourth F-35A Lightning Squadron

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase Defence portfolio funding to 2.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over 5 years, and 3% of GDP within a decade.

The additional funding would include resourcing for the following projects:

  • a fourth F-35A Lightning Squadron
  • an AUKUS National Chair
  • a Defence Capability and Acquisition Commission
  • a National Security Strategy.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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Increase defence spending – including investing in a fourth F-35A Lightning Squadron

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase Defence portfolio funding to 2.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over 5 years, and 3% of GDP within a decade.

The additional funding would include resourcing for the following projects:

  • a fourth F-35A Lightning Squadron
  • an AUKUS National Chair
  • a Defence Capability and Acquisition Commission
  • a National Security Strategy.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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Increase defence spending – including investing in a fourth F-35A Lightning Squadron

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase Defence portfolio funding to 2.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over 5 years, and 3% of GDP within a decade.

The additional funding would include resourcing for the following projects:

  • a fourth F-35A Lightning Squadron
  • an AUKUS National Chair
  • a Defence Capability and Acquisition Commission
  • a National Security Strategy.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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End AUKUS

Summary of proposal

The proposal would withdraw Australia from the AUKUS agreement.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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End AUKUS

Summary of proposal

The proposal would withdraw Australia from the AUKUS agreement.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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End AUKUS

Summary of proposal

The proposal would withdraw Australia from the AUKUS agreement.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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Establish an office to investigate and prosecute war crimes

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $10 million per year to establish and support a dedicated permanent body that can investigate and prosecute war crimes.

The proposal would be ongoing, not be indexed and start from 1 July 2026.

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Establish an office to investigate and prosecute war crimes

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $10 million per year to establish and support a dedicated permanent body that can investigate and prosecute war crimes.

The proposal would be ongoing, not be indexed and start from 1 July 2026.

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Albany National Anzac Centre – Commonwealth support

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $6 million over 4 years to provide free access to the National Anzac Centre in Albany, and ensure its ongoing maintenance as a nationally significant cultural asset.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years and start on 1 July 2025.

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Albany National Anzac Centre – Commonwealth support

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $6 million over 4 years to provide free access to the National Anzac Centre in Albany, and ensure its ongoing maintenance as a nationally significant cultural asset.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years and start on 1 July 2025.

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