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Poppy Johnston

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

Anthony Albanese believes the spending commitment is proof Australia is a committed defence ally. (Trevor Collens/AAP PHOTOS)

Anthony Albanese insists Australia is contributing its fair share on defence spending as the Trump administration pressures allies to ramp up funding.

Ahead of a trip to New York that may result in the prime minister meeting with US President Donald Trump, the federal government has unveiled a $12 billion funding pledge to build the Henderson Defence Precinct in Perth.

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