#Labor MPs quietly #alarmed by #Albanese’s response to #US-Israel #strikes on #Iran.
Several MPs question why the party rushed to endorse strikes that were likely in #breach of #internationallaw.
#Australia was among the first countries to publicly endorse the US and #Israel’s strikes via a statement from Albanese, #Wong & #Marles on the evening of Saturday, 28 February – a matter of hours after the attack. #auspol #WeakPM #TrumpRegime
#Marles was also asked about an investigation finding #Israeli forces have #bulldozed part of a #Gaza #cemetery containing the #wargraves of dozens of #British, #Australian & other allied soldiers killed in WW1 & WW2. #ANZAC #auspol
Asked about a report, which contemplates the #US not selling any #nuclearsubmarines to #Australia – as promised under #AUKUS, #Marles says there will be “a whole lot of commentary” on AUKUS.
Marles said:
“We’re working with the #TrumpRegime, & we’ve heard #Trump make clear the position of the #UnitedStates in respect of this question, & he has said that we are full steam ahead in respect of this & it includes the transfer of the Virginia [class submarines].”
"Is #AUKUS the biggest cover-up in #Australian #history?
Both #British and #American officials are saying there are huge problems around their #submarine construction programs. But Richard #Marles refuses to even talk about AUKUS."
https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/12/aukus-submarines-cover-up/
#Philippines doesn’t expect #Trump will demand payment for protection.
LOL 😂 #Taiwan pays #protectionMoney.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto #Teodoro talking to #Australian Defense Minister Richard #Marles:
Teodoro said Philippines doesn't expect Trump would demand more for military protection because both allies faced the shared threat of #China.
Marles worried #Australia no longer confident its alliance with US would remain in “good shape.”
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro says he doesn't expect U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s next administration will demand the Philippines pay more for military protection because both allies face the shared threat of China. Teodoro was speaking at a news conference with Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles on Tuesday. The comments followed an inaugural bilateral annual meeting aimed at improving security ties. Teodoro was asked if Trump would expect the Phillipines like Taiwan to pay for U.S. protection. Teodoro replied that “I really don’t expect some sort of a statement from Mr. Trump. Hopefully not.” Teodoro said that both allies face the shared threats of the "overreach and the aggressive and illegal activities of China.”
The Australian government has announced a new $100m assistance package for #Ukraine, which includes munitions and military equipment, during a visit to the country by the deputy prime minister, Richard #Marles.
#Australia’s package will include $50m in military assistance, including $30m towards uncrewed aerial systems, and $15m towards other high-priority equipment such as combat helmets, rigid hull inflatable boats, boots, fire masks and generators.
Am Montag verkündete der australische Verteidigungsminister Richard #Marles, die bisherige militärische Strategie »erfüllt nicht mehr ihren Zweck« und kündigte die größte Reform der australischen Streitkräfte seit Jahrzehnten an. #Australien #China
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