We’re spending just $323 per person on defence while the rest of the world is shelling out $800—meaning we’re 60% below what they consider fair. If we’re serious about keeping our people safe, we should be at least aiming for $750 per person, not scraping by with pocket change compared to our peers.
The numbers behind the demand
Previous
$323 / person
Per-person spend when demanded
Right now
$753 / person
Current per-person spend
— delivered
What voters want
$750 / person
Target per-person spend
🎉 Delivered on Sept. 5, 2024 via the budget that passed.
Next election on 23 December 2024 (in 4 days).
Pledges (1)
All Matterhorn Forward Bloc
pledged Sept. 4, 2024
Delivered
“We will increase the defense budget by proposing a new budget plan this month.”