Defence and foreign affairs – Page 2

Australian Defence Force should be last call for natural disasters Marles

April 24, 2023

Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says the Australian Defence Force should be the “last call” when it comes to natural disasters as other entities should come first.…

Defence Strategic Review is a watershed moment for defence policy Richard Marles

April 24, 2023

Defence Minister Richard Marles says the Defence Strategic Review is a “watershed moment” for defence policy in Australia’s history. “What it will provide for is an Australian Defence Force befitting…

Richard Marles set to deliver Defence Strategic Review

April 23, 2023

Defence Minister Richard Marles will deliver the most significant military review in a decade on Monday, to prepare the nation for uncertain times ahead. Five years before Richard Marles was…

Not many MPs have undergone the unusual experience of staying 24 hours in a submarine

April 22, 2023

Not many members of parliament have undergone the “unusual experience” of staying 24 hours in a submarine travelling far down in depth, says Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. “I don’t…

I have a high regard for Paul Keating Richard Marles on Keatings AUKUS commentary

April 22, 2023

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says he has a “high regard” for Former prime minister Paul Keating despite Mr Keating’s negative comments on the AUKUS deal. “I have a high…

Hes made me proud as an Australian Albaneses representation overseas

April 21, 2023

Anthony Albanese is “what Australians want” as the Prime Minister is “reasonable, calm and disciplined”, says Former Advisor to John Howard Peter McGauran. “I can’t fault him on national security…