Richard Marles has defended the timing of the government's Defence Strategic Review, amid criticism unveiling the major shift in defence on the eve of Anzac Day was 'disrespectful'.
on Monday, marking the most significant look into the government's defence strategy in more than three decades. criticism from shadow assistant defence minister and Afghanistan veteran Phillip ThompsonDefence Minister Richard Marles has defended the timing of releasing the government's Defence Strategic Review on Anzac Day-eve. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman.
"So that it was going to happen in this week has been really on the cards for quite a while and that’s the reason why."“And I think it’s possible to do that work on Monday and I'll be doing it again tomorrow and through the week whilst at the same time taking today to honour those who have engaged in the sacrifice of our nation," he said.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was joined by Richard Marles, Pat Conroy and General Angus Campbell after releasing the Defence Strategic Review at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman.
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