Conservative Leader Says Australias Defence Spending Should Rise to 5 Percent of GDP

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia on June 17, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty ImagesConservative-leaning One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says Australia’s defence budget should increase from around 3.5 percent of GDP to 5 percent.The senator said funding the increase would come by dissolving several government departments and welfare programs.

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