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Budget Priorities

Building Our Defence Force Capabilities

In December 2000, the Government released the Defence White Paper, Defence 2000: Our Future Defence Force, the most specific and detailed defence plan in more than twenty-five years.

the most specific and detailed Defence plan in more than twenty-five years

The White Paper followed a major review of Australia's defence requirements and maintains the Government's strong commitment to national security through the development of Australia's armed forces.

The Government has outlined a ten year capability enhancement plan expected to increase defence spending by around $28 billion over ten years.

major funding to enhance Australia's military capability

Major enhancements include the acquisition of four Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, bringing six Collins class submarines to a high level of capability and providing Australia with six permanent battalion groups.

This budget provides Defence funding of more than $5 billion over four years to begin implementing the military enhancements outlined in the White Paper.

The Government is committed to pursuing further reforms to Defence budgeting and financial management to ensure that this increased funding delivers value for money.

ongoing reforms to Defence budgeting and financial management

Additional Defence Spending

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In December 2000, the Government released the Defence White Paper, Defence 2000: Our Future Defence Force, the most specific and detailed defence plan in more than twenty-five years.	the most specific and detailed Defence plan in more than twenty-five years
The White Paper followed a major review of Australia's defence requirements and maintains the Government's strong commitment to national security through the development of Australia's armed forces.
The Government has outlined a ten year capability enhancement plan expected to increase defence spending by around $28 billion over ten years.	major funding to enhance Australia's military capability
Major enhancements include the acquisition of four Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, bringing six Collins class submarines to a high level of capability and providing Australia with six permanent battalion groups.
This budget provides Defence funding of more than $5 billion over four years to begin implementing the military enhancements outlined in the White Paper.
The Government is committed to pursuing further reforms to Defence budgeting and financial management to ensure that this increased funding delivers value for money.	ongoing reforms to Defence budgeting and financial management