‘Hopeless budget’: Lack of ‘serious debate’ on defence slammed

Former Labor MP Michael Danby has slammed the lack of “serious debate” on defence in the federal election.

This comes amid billionaire Gina Rinehart calling for defence spending to be increased to five per cent of GDP.

“It’s a hopeless defence budget,” Mr Danby told Sky News host Rowan Dean.

“We’ve got hopeless defence establishment people.

“There’s no serious debate on defence in this election. It’s terrible.”