We’re spending just $474 per person on defence while the rest of the world is putting in $772—and that’s not just a rounding error, that’s 39% below what it should be! If we’re serious about protecting this country, we need to get up to at least $740 per person, because right now we’re getting outgunned at every turn.
The numbers behind the demand
Previous
$474 / person
Per-person spend when demanded
Right now
$770 / person
Current per-person spend
— delivered
What voters want
$740 / person
Target per-person spend
🎉 Delivered on Sept. 9, 2019 via the budget that passed.
Next election on 16 January 2025 (in 3 weeks).
Pledges (3)
Liberal Union
pledged Sept. 8, 2019
Delivered
“I promise to get it done in the next budget”
National League For Freedom And Democracy
pledged Sept. 9, 2019
Delivered
“A strong state is a safe state. We will fulfill this request so that citizens feel as safe as possible.”
National People's Front
pledged Sept. 9, 2019
Delivered
“A strong military is a strong nation. We will increase military funding.”