Keywords Minister All MinistersThe Hon Richard Marles MPThe Hon Pat Conroy MPThe Hon Matt Keogh MPThe Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MPThe Hon Clare O’Neil MPThe Hon Peter Dutton MP (March 2021 - May 2022)The Hon Melissa Price MP (May 2019 - May 2022)The Hon Andrew Gee MP (July 2021 - May 2022)The Hon Andrew Hastie MP (December 2020 - May 2022)The Hon Darren Chester MP (March 2018 - July 2021)Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC (May 2019 - March 2021)The Hon Alex Hawke MP (May 2019 - December 2020)The Hon Christopher Pyne MP (August 2018 - May 2019)Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC (March 2019 - May 2019)Senator the Hon David Fawcett (August 2018 - May 2019)The Hon Steven Ciobo MP (August 2018 - March 2019)Senator the Hon Marise Payne (September 2015 - August 2018)The Hon Christopher Pyne MP (July 2016 - August 2018)The Hon Michael McCormack MP (December 2017 - March 2018)The Hon Dan Tehan MP (July 2016 - December 2017)The Hon Darren Chester MP (September 2015 - February 2016)The Hon Mal Brough MP (September 2015 - December 2015)The Hon Kevin Andrews MP (December 2014 - September 2015)The Hon Stuart Robert MP (September 2013 - September 2015)Senator the Hon David Johnston (October 2013 - December 2014) Date from Date to The Hon Richard Marles MP 4 Jun 23 Joint Statement - Implementing our shared ambition On 4 June 2023 the Hon. Richard Marles MP, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia, and H.E. Mr. Hamada Yasukazu, Minister of Defense, Japan, met during the 20th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The Hon Richard Marles MP 3 Jun 23 Joint Statement - United States-Japan-Australia Trilateral Defense Ministers' Meeting 2023 Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence the Hon. Richard Marles MP, Japanese Minister of Defense Hamada Yasukazu, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, convened a Trilateral Defense Ministerial Meeting in Singapore on June 3, 2023 during the 20th International Institute… The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP 16 May 23 Northern bases vital to national security More than 80 years after the end of the Second World War, Northern Australia remains at the forefront of our strategic thinking. The Northern Territory makes a significant contribution to our national security. Right now, soldiers from the Regional Force Surveillance Group (including NORFORCE) are… The Hon Richard Marles MP | Senator the Hon Penny Wong & others 1 May 23 Joint communiqué of the 13th Meeting of the Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee Joint communiqué with: The Hon Richard Marles MP 22 Mar 23 AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT Last week, Prime Minister Albanese, US President Biden and UK Prime Minister Sunak announced the Optimal Pathway for Australia’s acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines. This was a historic event in our nation’s history. The acquisition of this formidable capability is the… The Hon Richard Marles MP | His Excellency Prabowo Subianto 10 Feb 23 Joint ministerial statement of intent on upgrading our Defence Cooperation Arrangement Australia and Indonesia’s defence partnership is underpinned by mutual trust, transparency and a shared commitment to a stable, peaceful, resilient and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Meeting in Canberra, we recalled the importance of the Agreement between Australia and the Republic of Indonesia on… The Hon Richard Marles MP | Senator the Hon Penny Wong & others 10 Feb 23 Joint Statement on the Eighth Australia-Indonesia Foreign and Defence Ministers’ 2+2 Meeting Australian and Indonesian Foreign and Defence Ministers met for the Eighth 2+2 Meeting on 9 February 2023 in Canberra, Australia. The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP 10 Feb 23 Navy's proud bond with Tasmania The Albanese Labor government is delivering on our commitment to strengthen Australia's defence capabilities. Tasmania's maritime heritage is a rich and vital part of the state's identity, from the Aboriginal people who first navigated the waters here, to those who stood up the first Royal Hobart… The Hon Richard Marles MP 9 Feb 23 Securing Australia’s Sovereignty The first responsibility of government is to provide for the safety and security of its people. The compact between a government and its citizens includes the defence of borders, a secure economic future, and the maintenance of the rule of law. But at the heart of this compact is sovereignty – The… The Hon Richard Marles MP | Senator the Hon Penny Wong & others 3 Feb 23 Joint statement - AUKMIN Statement 1. On 2 February 2023, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP and the Secretary of State for Defence the Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP hosted Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator the Hon Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for… The Hon Richard Marles MP | Senator the Hon Penny Wong & others 30 Jan 23 Joint statement - Second France-Australia Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations 1- The second Australia-France Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations reflected the shared commitment to restore a dynamic bilateral relationship founded on trust and shared interests, in line with the priorities agreed by the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and Australian… The Hon Richard Marles MP | Anthony Albanese MP 17 Jan 23 Senator Jim Molan AO DSC We are saddened to hear about the death of Senator Jim Molan AO DSC and send our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues on this difficult day. Senator Molan has been a fierce advocate for the people of New South Wales in this Parliament since his election to the Senate in 2017…