The Greens' Unviable Defence Policy | Peter Costello
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as posted by the channelJohn and former federal treasurer Peter Costello take aim at the Australian Greens' defence policy. John points out that their desire for much-reduced defence spending and naive diplomatic views border on dangerous given the political sway they hold.
Watch their full interview here
The Hon Peter Costello AC served as the Federal Member for Higgins for seven consecutive terms. He was Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party from May 1994 to November 2007, and was Treasurer from March 1996 to December 2007. He brought down twelve consecutive Federal Budgets, including ten surpluses, and eliminated Commonwealth Government debt in net terms.
He has served in various senior governance roles including as Chairman of the Independent Advisory Board to the World Bank, Chairman of the Australian Future Fund and Chairman of Nine Entertainment Co. He is a highly respected commentator on social and economic issues. Prior to his political career, he worked as a solicitor and barrister at leading firms in Melbourne.
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