Decision Maker

Richard Marles

Minister for Defence and Deputy Prime Minister

Richard Marles is an Australian politician and member of the Australian Labor Party. Since 2007, he has been serving as the Member of Parliament for Corio in Victoria. His political career includes significant roles such as the Minister for Trade and Investment under Kevin Rudd's government, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection during Julia Gillard's administration, and the Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party since 2019. Marles, known for his expertise in international relations, holds a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Laws, and a Master of Public Policy and Management.