Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

They also cut $16 billion from defence and they reduced defence spending to the lowest level since 1938, despite the difficult and challenging international environment in which Australia operates.

I say this: the defence of Australia is in good hands with this government. We will ensure that the next generation of submarines are built and we will ensure that there are more jobs in South Australia.

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