House debates Questions without Notice

Australian Defence Force

Monday, 11 February 2013 House of Representatives

Stuart Robert

Stuart Robert Fadden, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence Science, Technology and Personnel

2:51 pm

My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to a report to the draft Defence white paper, which states:

A strong national economy is fundamental to a strong Defence Force. An economic surplus is Australia's best defence against the uncertain outlook.

Prime Minister: why, according to your own draft Defence white paper, have you now placed Australia's national security at risk by breaking your promise to deliver a surplus in 2012-13?

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