Poll shows Australians want more defence spending
Australians are becoming more fearful in an insecure world and want to see the country armed up, according to the 2022 Lowy Institute’s Poll. MICHELLE GRATTAN reports.
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Australians are becoming more fearful in an insecure world and want to see the country armed up, according to the 2022 Lowy Institute’s Poll. MICHELLE GRATTAN reports.
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