Abbott government spending on defence equipment keeps economy growing

By Gareth Hutchens
Updated September 3 2015 - 4:18pm, first published 12:52am
The HMAS Hobart air warfare destroyer.
The HMAS Hobart air warfare destroyer.
Treasurer Joe Hockey said government spending hadn't been brought forward deliberately. Photo: Louie Douvis
Treasurer Joe Hockey said government spending hadn't been brought forward deliberately. Photo: Louie Douvis