The Korea Herald

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.

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : March 10, 2022 - 12:43

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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.