Good morning everyone, it’s Ben here on a brisk Canberra morning. Here’s what’s making news today.
Today’s must-reads:
• Australia announces defence spending boost
• New Zealand inflation drops
• Mining stocks surge on loans reveal
Australia’s defence forces will see a spending boost of more than A$50 billion over the next 10 years, bringing the country’s total military expenditure to 2.4% of GDP by 2034. But with only 10% of the spending over the next four years, questions are being asked over whether Canberra will be ready in…
