Australia to Spend $875 Million on Upgrades to Defence Facilities

Australia to Spend $875 Million on Upgrades to Defence Facilities
Peter Dutton at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 18, 2019. Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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The Australian government will outlay $875 million (US$655.6 million) to upgrade 234 defence facilities across the country.

Defence Minister Peter Dutton said the program would also be an economic boon for regional communities.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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