The size and capability of the Australian Defence Force will be significantly increased by the Morrison Government to keep Australians safe in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
March 10, 2022 - 12:43By ABC NEWS (Australia)
The total permanent workforce will increase to over 101,000 by 2040 – an increase of 18,500 over baseline growth already agreed in the 2020 Force Structure Plan. The estimated cost of this expansion is at least $38 billion over the period to 2040.