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Dominic Giannini

Defence force to get $900m for bases

Almost $900 million will be split across 234 defence projects across Australia as part of a federal government push to strengthen the nation's sovereign capabilities.

The money will be rolled out in 2022/23 and is expected to create more than 1600 construction jobs in Australia.

Defence Minister Peter Dutton said the investment will help regional communities that are built around some of the bases.

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