Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has revealed the biggest threat facing Australia over the next decade in the face of the largest military build-up the “world has seen” since World War Two. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has said Australia’s major investment...
Richard Marles
Elite soldiers blast Defence chief Angus Campbell over handling of Afghanistan war crimes report
Thursday 1st Dec 2022
By defence correspondent Andrew Greene Veterans’ groups are demanding the Albanese government pull rank on the Defence chief to prevent him revoking medals over command failures in Afghanistan, before any alleged war crimes are proven in court. Key points: The...
Defence top brass have terms extended to 2024
Tuesday 28th Jun 2022
The heads of Australia’s defence force have agreed to have their terms extended by two years, as the Albanese government declares it wants “some continuity” in delivering key procurements such as the next generation of submarines. Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles...
ALP Government’s Defence Ministry
Tuesday 31st May 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled his new ministry, appointing new leads for the defence and defence industry portfolios. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has been named as the new minister for defence, succeeding Peter Dutton in the...