Richard Donald Marles (born 13 July 1967) is an Australian politician and lawyer serving as the 19th and current deputy prime minister of Australia and the Minister for Defence since May 2022.

The Hon. Richard Marles MP is the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Minister for Defence and the Federal Member for Corio. Richard was first elected to the House of Representatives for Corio, Victoria in 2007.

Deputy Prime Minister from 23.5.2022. Cabinet Minister from 23.5.2022. Minister for Employment from 23.5.2022 to 1.6.2022. Minister for Defence from 1.6.2022. Australian Labor Party. Served: 24.11.2007 to present. Shadow Minister for Immigration and Border Protection from 18.10.2013 to …

Jan 24, 2025 · Authorised by Richard Marles, Australian Labor Party, Canberra. As your local Federal MP, I want to be a strong voice fighting for a positive future for the Geelong region. If I can help you with a Federal matter, please contact me.

Apr 17, 2024 · Defence Minister Richard Marles has released Labor's long-awaited National Defence Strategy, which aims to put Australia's total defence spending at 2.4 per cent of GDP within 10 years.

Feb 18, 2008 · Richard Marles is currently the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Minister for Defence and the Federal Member for Corio.

Richard Donald Marles (born 13 July 1967-2024) was an Australian politician who is the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia since 2022. He had also been deputy leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) since 2019.

Apr 17, 2024 · Defence Minister Richard Marles has staked his claim for a place in history. He wants to be remembered as the father of 21st century Australian defence policy.

Aug 23, 2013 · The latest media releases, speeches, statements, and transcripts from Richard Marles MP - along with local information for the Corio Electorate.

4 days ago · Richard Marles is heading to Washington to meet with his newly sworn-in defence counterpart in what will be the first official visit by a foreign defence minister to the US capital since Donald ...