Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?
In February 2016 the government announced that military spending will increase Military spending will grow by $29.9b through 2026. Australia’s military budget is the 12th largest in the world. The 2016 increase will rank Australia 9th amongst world Defence budgets as a percentage of GDP. Proponents of a larger budget argue that it is necessary due to recent disagreements between the US and China in the South China sea. Critics of a larger budget argue that it sets off an unnecessary arms race and will provoke China into creating a larger naval force to offset it.
36% Increase |
34% Decrease |
31% Increase |
34% Decrease |
5% Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8JSWYCQ4yrs4Y
I think they should increase it only if it is something we really need. I don't think it should be increased if they are going to spend it on nucellar weapons.
@97ZL8PM1yr1Y
We should spend the amount required to keep the country safe but should be eliminating money that is being wasted/rorted by inefficiencies in the system.
@93W87X32yrs2Y
@938425Q2yrs2Y
Increase, Military is Important right now due to rising tensions around the world
@9K9VF63 2mos2MO
Increase but only when our national debt is reduced (slightly if possible because the quicker we increase our military funds the better)
@9K2YFSR2mos2MO
MORE FREEDOM LAUNCHERS PLEASE!!! (20x F-18 super-hornets, 2x fleet carriers, 3x B-52, 5x F-22 raptors, 10x F-35 lightnings, 5x F-16 and finally please give me a junior flight licence and a 1x C-172s)
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