Former Australian diplomat says budget 'preparing for very difficult times ahead'

Back to the federal budget now, and what it has to say about the government's priorities on the global stage.Foreign aid is being maintained – but with some cuts to multilateral organisations like the United Nations.Meanwhile the Government announced last month that an extra 53-billion dollars will go towards Australia's defence capabilities over the next decade, with defence spending climbing to 3% of GDP by 2033 - using NATO measurements.So, what are the geopolitical ramifications? GUEST: Jane Hardy, former Australian diplomat with more than 30 years’ experience in the foreign servicePRODUCER: Pip Cook