Peter Dutton's liberal party is committing $3 billion to the purchase of extra joint strike fighter jets, if they win the upcoming Australian election. 

The party say they will buy 28 fighter jets. 

The pledge comes as Chinese warships have circumnavigated Australia. 

Australian Correspondent Steve Price talks to Mike Hosking about the commitment, Dutton's 60 Minutes interview, what the polls are saying, and how Trump brushed off Australia. 

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