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I assume "Other purposes" is govt kickbacks to mining and gas companies 😬

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[–] Etterra 77 points 1 year ago (7 children)

It must be so nice to see such a small bar for your defense spending.

[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 year ago

It's still 8.6%, that's quite a lot actually...

[–] dtxer 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thats why they lost the Emu war...

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

See those emus try the same shit in the states and see how that goes

[–] Ilovethebomb 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Except we kinda do need our military, especially with how cunty some point Australia's neighbours can be.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, don't trust them kiwis.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Should just nuke them now and get it over with honestly

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

We all know NZ is planning something

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

The West Island is welcome to join Aotearoa any time they like 😂

[–] Agent641 9 points 1 year ago

Just wait til we buy the govt some nuc subs in the coming years, then that bar gonna be a long boi