The Latest Breaking News from Richard Marles

Australia's military facing significant overhaul as Defence Strategic Review released — as it happened

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Defence Minister Richard Marles have responded to the release of the Defence Strategic Review. Look back on Monday's updates.

ABC News · Apr 24, 2023

Opposition says review ‘a cannibalisation’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023

Australia’s defence force is expected to get its biggest overhaul in decades. Here’s what we know so far

The analysis is expected to recommend scaling back funding for some projects while others will be ‘accelerated and expanded’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023

Australia Says Discovery of WW2 Shipwreck Ends ‘Tragic’ Maritime Chapter

Australia's Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Saturday that the wreck of a Japanese merchant ship, sunk in World War Two with 864 Australian soldiers on board, had been found in the South China Sea, ending a tragic chapter of the country's history. Marles said the SS Montevideo Maru, an…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023

Explorers find WWII wreck on which nearly 1,000 Australians died

Japan’s SS Montevideo Maru was sunk in 1942 by a US submarine unaware that more than 1,000 prisoners of war were onboard.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2023

Australia says discovery of WW2 shipwreck ends 'tragic' maritime chapter

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Saturday that the wreck of a Japanese merchant ship, sunk in World War Two with 864 Australian soldiers on board, had been found in the South China Sea, ending a tragic chapter of the country's history.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2023

Australia to dramatically scale back spending on infantry fighting vehicles in major defence overhaul

The move aims to free up funding for the government to accelerate and expand other projects

The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2023

Church calls for same-sex ban on student leaders

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says he is "uncomfortable" with the idea of discriminating against students based on their sexuality or gender identity.

AAP · Apr 13, 2023

Marles: Australia can learn from NZ on Voice

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has labelled New Zealand "the place of global best practice" on First Nations issues on a visit to Wellington.

AAP · Apr 6, 2023

Australia 'open' to NZ AUKUS tech participation

Australia and New Zealand have held security talks in Wellington as NZ examines joining part of the AUKUS agreement dealing with new technology.

AAP · Apr 5, 2023