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Supporting Australian Industry to join AUKUS submarine supply chains

The Albanese Labor Government is investing an additional $262 million to support local defence industry uplift and develop Australia’s AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine supply chain.   This will be one of the greatest industrial endeavours in Australian history. Australian industry and jobs…

Radio interview, ABC RN Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Middle East Ceasefire and Hostage Release Agreement; President Elect Donald Trump's Inauguration; AUKUS.  

Doorstop, Honiara, Solomon Islands

SUBJECTS: Visit to Solomon Islands; Support for Royal Solomon Islands Police Force expansion; Australia’s engagement with the Pacific. 

Television interview, ABC

SUBJECTS: Kiribati and Solomon Islands visit; Trump Administration; AUKUS; Ministry changes.  ANDREW GREENE, HOST: Richard Marles from Kiribati, thank you for your time and for speaking to the ABC. You've had already a busy day there. Talk us through your meetings with the newly re-elected…

Michael Manthorpe PSM appointed Interim Head of the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on our response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide through swift action on key recommendations. The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Michael Manthorpe PSM as the Interim Head of the Defence and Veterans’ Service…

Visit to Kiribati and Solomon Islands

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel this week to Kiribati for high-level talks with the country’s re-elected Government, and will also travel to Solomon Islands. In Kiribati, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet the Hon Vice President Teuea Toatu to discuss…

New Australian Cyber Security Centre head appointed

Ms Stephanie Crowe has today been appointed as the new Head of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).  The ACSC is the Australian Government’s technical authority on cyber security. It provides an avenue for organisations large and small to partner…

Thank you to our Defence Personnel

This holiday season, the Albanese Government would like to acknowledge and thank all current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families for their exceptional dedication and service. At this time of year, we express our deep gratitude to all ADF personnel who…

Delivering a plan for continuous Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment in Australia

The Albanese Government has reaffirmed its commitment to continuous naval shipbuilding and sustainment, delivered by an Australian workforce and anchored by sovereign supply chains, through the release of the 2024 Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Plan. The 2024 Naval …

Chair and Non-Executive Directors appointed to the ANI Board

The Albanese Government is pleased to appoint the following Directors to the Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd (ANI) Board: Mr Ronald Finlay AM as Chair, for three years, from 11 December 2024 Major General Kathryn Toohey AM CSC (Retd) as Non-Executive Director, for three years,…

Travel to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 18 - 19 December. Saudi Arabia is Australia's second-largest trading partner in the Middle East and we work closely together in the G20, and through other multilateral…

Update on Australia's response to Vanuatu earthquake

Australia’s initial humanitarian assistance to support recovery efforts following yesterday’s devastating Port Vila earthquake will arrive in Vanuatu this afternoon. Assessments following the 7.2-magnitude earthquake are ongoing, but extensive damage has occurred to buildings in and around Port…