Richard Marles

Richard Marles

Australian politician

Richard Donald Marles is an Australian politician and lawyer who has served as the 19th deputy prime minister of Australia and the minister for defence since 2022. He has been the deputy leader of the Labor Party since 2019 and the member of parliament (MP) for the Victorian division of Corio since 2007.

Also known as...Richard Donald Marles
Australia and Japan sign warship deal

Australia and Japan sign warship deal Australia and Japan signed a historic $6.5 billion deal for the production of three Japanese-designed warships.