Labor

Richard Marles

Member for Corio · Corio, VIC

19 years in office · since 2007

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AUKUS — acquire nuclear-powered submarines
Defence
🟡 In Progress
Optimal Pathway announced Mar 2023; first Virginia-class boats expected early 2030s; SSN-AUKUS from ~2040.
Made 14/03/2023Updated 01/08/2024defence.gov.au

Key milestones since first elected.