Richard Marles

Richard Marles

politician Australia

Richard Marles is an Australian politician serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Defence. A member of the Australian Labor Party, Marles has been a prominent figure in Australian politics, advocating for national security and defense initiatives. His recent meetings with U.S. officials, particularly regarding the AUKUS security pact, highlight his role in strengthening Australia’s defense relationships with the United States and the United Kingdom.

Born on Mar 13, 1973 (53 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
6 wks
Reach
334,974
Power
18,128$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 5 5.00 0.82% +60% 25,499,884 334,974 $1,380,000 18,128$
Totals 5 25,499,884 334,974 $1,380,000 18,128$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Defence Minister Richard Marles condemned the 'unsafe and unprofessional' behaviour of the Chinese military after a fighter jet released flares close to an Australian surveillance aircraft. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Australia raises concerns over 'unsafe' Chinese military aircraft encounter in Yellow Sea

Australia Australia: Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday Australia was exploring unspecified 'contingencies'. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Australians’ travel options limited as airlines reroute flights

Australia Australia: Defence Minister Richard Marles flagged 'contingency arrangements' were being considered to help evacuate stranded Australians. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Opposition MP says global rules-based order is dead amid Iran conflict

Australia Australia: Defence Minister Richard Marles described the first such visit by a UK nuclear‑powered submarine in Australia as a 'historic step in our nation’s readiness to operate and maintain conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines'. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: UK sends nuclear submarine HMS Anson to Perth, Australia, despite navy readiness concerns

Taiwan Taiwan: Australian Minister for Defence Richard Marles said the facility in Osborne would be at the heart of that. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Australia unveils ‘down payment’ for submarine facility

France France: According to Defense Minister Richard Marles, the new naval facility will be a key element of the program. 7

Le Monde: L’Australie annonce investir plus de 2 milliards d’euros pour un chantier de sous-marins à propulsion nucléaire