David Fawcett (SA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask my first supplementary question. Given that the CDF and Secretary have now stated in writing that these budget cuts announced in May will reduce Australia's defence capability at a time when they highlight that regional militaries are increasing their capability, will the minister guarantee to the Australian people that the government will not further degrade Australia's national security by cutting the Defence budget in MYEFO?