Defence Minister Richard Marles has argued his Liberal counterpart Andrew Hastie is not fit to lead the defence portfolio ...

Defence Minister Richard Marles has reaffirmed that negative gearing is not part of Labor’s policies. “Well, we've made clear ...

Defence Minister Richard Marles has dismissed reports that Russia could operate military aircraft out of Indonesia.

Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed today he's spoken with his counterpart in Indonesia, who has assured him there ...

The Coalition is set to unveil its promised defence spending boost this week before Anzac Day, amid questions over Moscow’s bid for an airbase in Indonesia.

Island states tend to be anxious political entities.  Encircled by water, seemingly defended by natural obstacles, the fear ...

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has slammed the Coalition for making announcements and “putting no dollars behind it” ...

Defence Minister Richard Marles says his Indonesian counterpart has assured him there will be no Russian airbase in the South-East Asian country.

Defence Minister Richard Marles has provided clarity on reports that Russia sought to base military aircraft in Indonesia. In a statement, Marles confirmed that no Russian planes will be stationed in ...

Senior defence analysts have stood by claims that Indonesia was mulling options after a Russian request to access an air ...

Defence Minister Richard Marles has argued shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie is not fit to be defence minister because of ...

Coalition campaign spokesman James Paterson says the Defence Minister “can’t even manage” a life-of-type extension of the ...