Transcripts

Doorstop, Parliament House

SUBJECT: Conflict in the Middle East JOURNALIST: Minister, can you tell us what part of the Al Minhad Air Base was struck? RICHARD MARLES, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER: Look, I won't go into that. On the first night there was a strike at the Al Minhad Air Base, but all the Australians who are there…

Television Interview, Sunrise

SUBJECT: Conflict in the Middle East MATT SHIRVINGTON, HOST: For more, we're joined by Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Good to have you with us. So, this conflict is spreading beyond the Middle East now, we understand that. Just this isn't a throwaway answer, are we safe here in…

Television Interview, Today Show

SUBJECT: Conflict in the Middle East SARAH ABO, HOST: Well, top Iranian officials are this morning ruling out negotiations with the US as conflict in the Middle East escalates. To discuss, we are joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in Canberra. Good morning to you,…

Television Interview, ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECT: Conflict in the Middle East EMMA REBELLATO, HOST: We're joined by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles from Parliament House in Canberra. Thanks for joining us this morning. RICHARD MARLES, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER: Good morning Emma. EMMA REBELLATO: Given the…

Radio Interview, ABC Melbourne Mornings

SUBJECTS: Conflict in the Middle East; Travel Advice.  RAF EPSTEIN, HOST: Richard Marles is the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister in Anthony Albanese's government. Good morning. RICHARD MARLES, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, Raf. How are you? EPSTEIN: There'll…

Television Interview, Sky News First Edition

SUBJECT/S: Conflict in the Middle East. PETE STEFANOVIC, HOST:  Let's go back to Canberra now. Joining us is the Defence Minister, Richard Marles. Minister, thank you so much for your time this morning. So, can I start off by asking, were we given any advance notice that this…

Radio Interview, ABC Radio National

SUBJECTS: Conflict in the Middle East. SALLY SARA, HOST: Richard Marles is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence and joins me in our Parliament House studio. Minister, welcome back to breakfast. RICHARD MARLES, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, Sally. How are you? SARA: Very well,…

Doorstop, Parliament House

SUBJECTS: Conflict in the Middle East.  JOURNALIST: Hi, Richard. This is the second time in nine months the US and Israel have attacked Iran in the middle of negotiations. You've supported that both times. What incentive does the Iranian regime have to trust diplomacy anymore? And hasn't…

Doorstop, Avalon

SUBJECTS: Defence Manufacturing, ISIS Foreign Fighters' Wives; Iran; Defence spending; Lodge evacuation

Radio Interview, ABC Radio National

SUBJECTS: AUKUS submarine program; support for Ukraine’s defence; reports of US Military preparing to strike Iran. SALLY SARA: Well as you're hearing this morning, the British Government is considering removing Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor from the royal line of succession, and the Australian…

Radio Interview, ABC Far North

SUBJECTS: Cairns Common User Facility; $250 million upgrade to HMAS Cairns; Illegal Fishing; Border Protection CHARLIE MCKILLOP [HOST]: If there was ever a time for Cairns and Far North Queensland to be on the front foot, it is right now. The rise and rise of China in the Pacific, the uncertainty…

Doorstop, London

Monday, 23 February 2026 (Tuesday, 24 February AEDT) SUBJECTS: Australia-UK Defence Industry Dialogue (AUKDID) outcomes, advanced radar cooperation, collaborative combat aircraft integration, MQ-28A Ghost Bat weapons, SSN-AUKUS reactor investment. MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY PAT CONROY: Thank you…