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Australia to spend more on defense, security in next budget

A woman pumps fuel into her vehicle at a service station in Sydney, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. With inflation increasing in Australia and many parts of the world driven in part by higher oil prices, the government is expected to reduce its 44.2 Australian cents (33.1 U.S. cents) a liter ($1.25 a gallon) tax on gasoline. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Motorists drive past a fuel price display in Sydney, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. With inflation increasing in Australia and many parts of the world driven in part by higher oil prices, the government is expected to reduce its 44.2 Australian cents (33.1 U.S. cents) a liter ($1.25 a gallon) tax on gasoline. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Ivan Pintur pumps fuel into his truck at a service station in Sydney, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. With inflation increasing in Australia and many parts of the world driven in part by higher oil prices, the government is expected to reduce its 44.2 Australian cents (33.1 U.S. cents) a liter ($1.25 a gallon) tax on gasoline. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

A sign advertises a sale of an apartment in Sydney, Monday, March 28, 2022. The Australian government will reveal an economic blueprint to increase spending on defense and national security while reducing household expenses, the treasurer said. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

A house is advertised for auction in Sydney, Monday, March 28, 2022. The Australian government will reveal an economic blueprint to increase spending on defense and national security while reducing household expenses, the treasurer said. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

A house under construction sits idle in Sydney, Monday, March 28, 2022. The Australian government will reveal an economic blueprint to increase spending on defense and national security while reducing household expenses, the treasurer said. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Australia to spend more on defense, security in next budget