The Latest Breaking News from Richard Marles

South Korea, Australia to strengthen defence ties

Australia and South Korea have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties on defence and other security-related issues.

The New Daily · May 30, 2023

ADF chief tells Senate estimates he reviewed his own performance commanding troops in Afghanistan

Angus Campbell said he had encouraged the defence minister, Richard Marles, to ‘seek independent views’ before making any decision on the issue

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023

Papua New Guinea says security treaty with Australia has been delayed over certain provisions

Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape says a proposed security treaty with Australia has been delayed a week after the strategically important South Pacific Island nation signed a new security pact with the United states that sparked protests

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Michael Pascoe: We urgently need a real national security review

For all the effort of current Labor and LNP politicians to talk tough, they don’t even have a national security strategy.

The New Daily · May 26, 2023

Calls for more gas in energy grid amid power bill rise

As thousands face a surge in their power bills, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for more gas supply to ease price hikes.

AAP · May 25, 2023

Michael Pascoe: The ‘A’ in ALP stands for Albanese

Something rather important has been overlooked in the first anniversary of the election – Anthony Albanese’s takeover of the Labor Party.

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

Australian Defence Force chief Angus Campbell renews calls to strip medals from Afghanistan war veterans

Defence Chief Angus Campbell launches an attempt to remove awards from those who held command positions in the Afghanistan war.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

PM announces Australia-India centre at Narendra Modi rally in Sydney

Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi have announced a new centre for Australia-India relations for Sydney's west.  

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

Growing human rights push as Indian PM visits Sydney

The Australian government is touting its strong relationship with India but there is a growing push to raise human rights abuses with the prime minister.

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visiting Australia, wants closer bilateral defense ties

Narendra Modi has arrived in Australia for his second visit as India’s prime minister and says he wants closer bilateral defense and security ties

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023