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ADM 30 Under 30 Awards

I’ll begin by to acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, the Ngunnawal people. I pay my respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. I also pay my respects to all those who have served in our nation’s uniform in the past and continue to do so today. Ladies…

Parliament passes legislation to establish Defence committee

The Albanese Government has passed legislation in the Parliament which will establish the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence (PJCD). The establishment of the PJCD implements a recommendation of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade’s Inquiry into international…

Doorstop, Parliament House

SUBJECT: Conflict in the Middle East JOURNALIST: Minister, can you tell us what part of the Al Minhad Air Base was struck? RICHARD MARLES, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER: Look, I won't go into that. On the first night there was a strike at the Al Minhad Air Base, but all the Australians who are there…

Television Interview, Sunrise

SUBJECT: Conflict in the Middle East MATT SHIRVINGTON, HOST: For more, we're joined by Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Good to have you with us. So, this conflict is spreading beyond the Middle East now, we understand that. Just this isn't a throwaway answer, are we safe here in…

Television Interview, Today Show

SUBJECT: Conflict in the Middle East SARAH ABO, HOST: Well, top Iranian officials are this morning ruling out negotiations with the US as conflict in the Middle East escalates. To discuss, we are joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in Canberra. Good morning to you,…

Television Interview, ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECT: Conflict in the Middle East EMMA REBELLATO, HOST: We're joined by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles from Parliament House in Canberra. Thanks for joining us this morning. RICHARD MARLES, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER: Good morning Emma. EMMA REBELLATO: Given the…

Product of Concern Summit for Collins class sustainment

The Albanese Government held its fourth Product of Concern Summit in Canberra today to support the sustainment of Australia’s Collins class submarines. Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, convened the summit alongside Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, and senior…

Radio Interview, ABC Melbourne Mornings

SUBJECTS: Conflict in the Middle East; Travel Advice.  RAF EPSTEIN, HOST: Richard Marles is the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister in Anthony Albanese's government. Good morning. RICHARD MARLES, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, Raf. How are you? EPSTEIN: There'll…

Television Interview, Sky News First Edition

SUBJECT/S: Conflict in the Middle East. PETE STEFANOVIC, HOST:  Let's go back to Canberra now. Joining us is the Defence Minister, Richard Marles. Minister, thank you so much for your time this morning. So, can I start off by asking, were we given any advance notice that this…

Radio Interview, ABC Radio National

SUBJECTS: Conflict in the Middle East. SALLY SARA, HOST: Richard Marles is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence and joins me in our Parliament House studio. Minister, welcome back to breakfast. RICHARD MARLES, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, Sally. How are you? SARA: Very well,…

Doorstop, Parliament House

SUBJECTS: Conflict in the Middle East.  JOURNALIST: Hi, Richard. This is the second time in nine months the US and Israel have attacked Iran in the middle of negotiations. You've supported that both times. What incentive does the Iranian regime have to trust diplomacy anymore? And hasn't…

Doorstop, Avalon

SUBJECTS: Defence Manufacturing, ISIS Foreign Fighters' Wives; Iran; Defence spending; Lodge evacuation