Australia politics live: defence industry minister to spruik Labor’s ‘progressive patriotism’ as audits reveal waste
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16.38 EDTProgressive patriotism underpinning defence strategy: ConroyTom McIlroyThe minister for defence industry, Pat Conroy, says strong national defence and a strong industry to provide the equipment required for protecting Australia is part of the government’s “progressive patriotism”.Conroy will address the National Press Club in Canberra today, making the case that Labor, and not the Coalition, is the true party of defence and national security.The speech will coincide with the release of the 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy and details of the government’s defence reform process. Already it has been reported that Conroy will point to nearly $30bn in wasteful spending on defence projects.
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