The Latest Breaking News from Richard Marles

Top ministers are assuring the Jewish community it remains safe in Australia and have condemned anti-Semitism after Israel issued a travel alert.

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has said she is open to any resettlement request from tiny South Pacific nations threatened by rising sea levels, similar to Australia’s recent agreement with Tuvalu.

The government will fund an additional 4000 university places for STEM students to create a workforce capable of building a nuclear-powered submarine fleet.

Australia and the Philippines have begun joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea.

New army landing craft and two navy patrol boats will be built by a Western Australian shipbuilder, as a major review called for the military to be reoriented.

Should companies experiencing cyber attacks be forgiven if they cooperate with the government to stop such attacks? That’s the idea the federal government is considering with its possible “safe harbour” laws.

India and Australia say they're committed to boosting economic and strategic ties as their top diplomats shared concerns over China, regional security and the Israel-Hamas war

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For both Australia and India, China is the biggest trading partner, and China is our “biggest security anxiety”, said Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, making the opening remarks at the 2+2 dialogue on Monday. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said this is a partnership which is…