Greater transparency is essential. If, right now, when we read the budget, we cannot tell whether we are on the right track for investment—if the funds aren't budgeted—then transparency is a problem. I think this is the issue we need to address above all else.
The government has already presented a five-year framework, which is good. We are able to track changes in the deficit ratio and the debt-to-GDP ratio, among other things. However, for other government policies—particularly if we want to invest more in defence—those intentions need to be included in the financial framework. Otherwise, we cannot keep track.
