“The future is expensive” – managing cost-of-living while investing in security

The National Security Podcast by ANU National Security College

May 14, 202639:35Government & Organizations

How should government balance national preparedness with cost-of-living pressures? Can Australia strengthen fuel security, defence capability and supply chain resilience without undermining productivity and living standa...

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