Why can the government spend money on weapons but not welfare?

This week, the way the government chooses to spend its money was put into sharp focus.

On Monday, it announced a bold new plan for military spending, but soon after, it found itself besieged by calls to raise the rate of JobSeeker – for Australians struggling with poverty.

So, why can we afford to spend money on one, but not the other? And is it a question that voters will start asking?

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Chris Wallace on the question that is turning up the heat on Anthony Albanese ahead of the budget.

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Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Chris Wallace.

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