Albanese refuses to budge on defence expenditure as NATO allies agree to 5 per cent
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to budge on Australian defence spending following a recent agreement from NATO allies to increase to 5 per cent of GDP.
This comes as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested Indo-Pacific countries should follow NATO allies and 'do it as well'.
The Australian government is considering lifting its 2033 target of 2.33 per cent but has resisted the 3.5 per cent calls by President Trump's administration.
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