Why can the government spend money on weapons but not welfare?

This week, the way the government chooses to spend its money was put into sharp focus.On Monday, it announced a bold new plan for military spending, but soon after, it found itself besieged by calls to raise the rate of JobSeeker – for Australians struggling with poverty.So, why can we afford to spend money on one, but not the other? And is it a question that voters will start asking?Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Chris Wallace on the question that is turning up the heat on Anthony Albanese ahead of the budget.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Chris Wallace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.