The Latest Breaking News from Richard Marles

Australia is investigating whether ex-defence personnel provided military training to China. Would it matter if they did?

This week, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles announced he had directed the Department of Defence to investigate reports “that ex-Australian Defence Force personnel may have been approached to provide military related training to China”.

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2022

Australia moves to block pilots from training Chinese military

Australian parliament told that it costs more than 15 million Australian dollars ($9.75m) to train a jet fighter pilot.

Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2022

Former defence secretary Dennis Richardson says review of ex-ADF members working with foreign powers should go beyond China

Any review into whether former Australian defence personnel are working for the Chinese military should also look at other countries, says one of the nation's most respected former defence officials.

ABC News · Nov 9, 2022

Defence ordered to investigate if former personnel were approached to provide military training to China

Defence Minister Richard Marles orders his department to investigate reports former members of the ADF have been approached to provide military training to China.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

Nobel prize winner warns Australia can't continue to 'drag its feet' on AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

Australia is warned the AUKUS submarine deal will be a huge undertaking that will involve "one of the biggest training and workforce development challenges Australia has faced".

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

US warns Australia against joining treaty banning nuclear weapons

US embassy in Canberra says treaty ‘would not allow for US extended deterrence relationships’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022

Long strikes underpin new defence mindset

Australia is transitioning to an "impact projection" mindset that will enable it to strike enemies long before they reach the shores, the defence minister says.

AAP · Nov 7, 2022

Australia focuses on Solomons relationship

The Australian government will focus on building a strong relationship with the Solomon Islands, rather than being distracted by China's interactions.

AAP · Nov 4, 2022

Two former defence leaders paid almost $800,000 to review Australia’s military capabilities

Review by Sir Angus Houston and Stephen Smith will respond to increasing challenges in the Pacific and make recommendations ‘for the next decade and beyond’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2022

Australia plays down US B-52 bomber plan that angers China

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles has played down the significance of a major upgrade of U.S. B-52 bomber facilities planned for northern Australia that has raised China’s ire

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022