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Television Interview, Sky News Newsday

SUBJECTS: NRL PNG Chiefs; Appointment of new Defence Secretary; AUKUS; US Ambassador to Australia; Army’s long-range strike capability; Drones; Anzac Day. KIERAN GILBERT, HOST: The Deputy Prime Minister joins me live in the studio. He's a fan of the PNG rugby league initiative too. He's with…

Doorstop, Parliament House

SUBJECTS: Appointment of new Defence Secretary; AUKUS; US Ambassador to Australia; Anzac Day; Welcome to Country JOURNALIST: You've announced the first female Defence secretary. Do you think up until now, Defence has been a bit of a boys club?

New Secretary of Defence

I welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement today that Meghan Quinn will become the next Secretary of the Department of Defence.  Having served as Secretary of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources since 2022, Ms Quinn brings with her a wide range of experience across the public…

Albanese Government strengthens Army's long-range strike capability

In a major enhancement to the Australian Army’s long-range strike capability, the Albanese Government has selected the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), investing $2.3 billion over the decade and delivering a second long‑range fires regiment at…

Press Conference, Bendigo

SUBJECTS: Investment in Bushmasters and Bendigo; AUKUS; ISIS Foreign Fighters’ Wives; Foreign Minister’s Asia visit; Liberal Party preferences

Radio Interview, ABC RN Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Anzac Day; White House Correspondents’ dinner; ISIS Foreign Fighters’ Wives; Investment in Bushmasters and Bendigo; Foreign Minister’s Asia visit SALLY SARA, HOST: Sally Sara with you for breakfast. Well, the Federal Government says 268 new Bushmaster military vehicles will be built in…

Securing advanced manufacturing in Bendigo with new Bushmasters

The Albanese Government is investing $750 million to deliver a pipeline of Bushmasters for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) fleet of protected mobility vehicles in regional Victoria, supporting around 300 local jobs for the next seven years.  Thales Australia will build 268 new Bushmasters…

Anzac Day Dawn Service, Geelong, Victoria

Can I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respect to elders past and present.  Can I acknowledge Mark Lee, the President of the Geelong sub-branch for the RSL, Chris Couzens, the state Member for Geelong, Stretch Kontelj, the Mayor of Geelong and…

Television Interview, ABC Weekend Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Anzac Day commemorations; ISIS Foreign Fighters’ Wives; Dawn Service disruptions FAUZIAH IBRAHIM, HOST: Well, as the Dawn Services in Victoria comes to a close, we are now joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, in Geelong. A very good morning to you and…

Television Interview, Weekend Today

SUBJECT: Anzac Day commemoration ALISON PIOTROWSKI, HOST: Well, for more on our special Anzac Day coverage, we are joined by Defence Minister Richard Marles this morning from Geelong. Minister, thanks so much for your time on this special day. What are the scenes like at the Peace Memorial this…

Television Interview, Weekend Sunrise

SUBJECT: Anzac Day commemorations MATT SHIRVINGTON, HOST: And standing by to join us is Minister of Defence and Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles. Good morning to you. Thanks for joining us. Of course, you represent the men and women that are serving right around this country and the world as…

Television Interview, Sky News Weekend First Edition

SUBJECTS: Anzac Day commemorations; Defence personnel on deployment around the world; Dawn Service disturbances; Iranian peace talks ALEX THOMAS, HOST: To the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles. Good morning to you, Minister. Thanks for your time on Sky News today. In…