Sky News Australia | Armed forces get $1.5b shot in combat arm Sydney Morning Herald Defence has emerged strongly as the winner out of Tuesday's budget, with spending on the military set to grow about 6 per cent above inflation in coming years. Despite the belt-tightening elsewhere, the government has fast-tracked $1.5 billion in military ... Defence spending hike gets big tick Defence gets funds, loses jobs Federal Budget 2014: Defence civilians sacked as defence budget grows |
