Hegseth notes Australia’s defence spending hike, says there’s more to do
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-04-30 11:47 UTC+10:00
Section: World / North America
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Defence, Military & Defence, Australia, Tax & Budget, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Washington: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth noted the Albanese government’s commitment to boost military spending but indicated there was still more to do before Australia would be considered a “model ally” in the Indo-Pacific.
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