We’re spending just $320 per person on defence while the rest of the world chips in $836, leaving us 62% below their median—how can we ever keep up with real threats when our neighbours are outspending us two-to-one? Voters aren’t asking for some wild splurge; we’re only demanding $780 per person, still less than what others manage, so why are our leaders leaving us so dangerously exposed?
The numbers behind the demand
Previous
$320 / person
Per-person spend when demanded
Right now
$853 / person
Current per-person spend
— delivered
What voters want
$780 / person
Target per-person spend
🎉 Delivered on Feb. 17, 2022 via the budget that passed.
Next election on 23 December 2024 (in 3 days).
Pledges (2)
Christian Conservative Alliance
pledged Feb. 4, 2022
Delivered
“we needed more defense for the homeland, in the large time, thisbudget It will allow us to take strong action.”
National Democratic Movement
pledged Feb. 10, 2022
Delivered
“Yes, I think it's good for the nation. Yes”