Richard Marles

We estimate Richard Marles received a parliamentary salary of: $479,020

Based on the Remuneration Tribunal base salary of $239,270 plus any additional allowance for ministerial, shadow or office-holder roles held at time of generation.

• Latest quarter total: $453,546
• Travel Allowance: $10,298
• Printing and Communications: $3,060
• Office Consumables and Services: $5,190
• Publications: $586
• Telecommunications - Usage: $888
• Private-Plated Vehicle: $3,910
• COMCAR: $8,136
• Fares: $15,538
• Domestic Travel: $149,841
• International Travel: $104,925
• Ministerial Visits: $71,174
• Office Facilities - Not stated: $80,000

• Ben Roberts-Smith released from prison on bail after being charged with five counts of war crime murder
• Fuel prices fall despite Geelong refinery blaze as Albanese says facility production has slipped by 40%
• PM to join summit on reopening strait of Hormuz – as it happened
• No ‘specific request’ to help US in strait of Hormuz, Marles says, as Trump repeats criticism of Australia
• Geelong’s refinery fire is out – but questions over what it means for our fuel crisis are still raging
• NSW electric buses, trains and light rail services to run entirely on renewable energy from 2027 in $1.9bn deal
• ‘One of the dumbest crimes ever’: car-share firms remove fuel cards from Melbourne vehicles after spate of thefts
• Wall Street seems to have decided the recession risk is over. Can the Australian market do the same?
• Has Marles bowed to Trump’s wishes on defence spending? The figures are as clear as mud
• Albanese cuts fuel diplomacy mission short to rush to Geelong as Bowen calls oil refinery fire ‘a setback’

• The new National Defence Strategy feels written for a bygone era – and ignores the elephant in the room (2026-04-16)
  Peter Layton
  In a time of global crisis, the strategy fails to tackle the thorniest of issues – including Trump’s America – with much clarity.
• Dumped minister Ed Husic labels Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles ‘factional assassin’ (2025-05-11)
  Michelle Grattan
  Speaking to the ABC, the former industry minister said his outspokenness on the conflict in Gaza was part of the reason for his demotion.
• Politics podcast: Anthony Albanese and Richard Marles from the ALP national conference (2015-07-26)
  Michelle Grattan
  Michelle Grattan speaks with infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese about the ALP national conference and then with immigration spokesman Richard Marles about boat turnbacks.
• FactCheck: Could a whistleblower go public without fear of prosecution under the Border Force Act? (2015-07-12)
  Peter Roberts
  Despite doctors voicing fears they could be jailed for disclosing abuse of refugees, Richard Marles says whistleblower protection laws would still apply in relation to the Border Force Act. Is he right?
• Word from The Hill: Defence review goes to government; Dutton’s apology for boycotting Sorry; Phil Lowe under fire (2023-02-14)
  Michelle Grattan
  As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation’s politics team.
• FactCheck: is this the greatest period of humanitarian need since WWII? (2015-07-03)
  Mary Anne Kenny
  Shadow Immigration Minister Richard Marles has said that the world is now going through its greatest period of humanitarian need since WWII. Is that right?
• Marles staffer launches court action against the government, deputy prime minister and Albanese’s chief of staff (2024-11-25)
  Michelle Grattan
  The chief of staff to the Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, is launching legal action over claims she was bullied in his office.
• Marles confirms Australia is monitoring Chinese ships, announces defence delivery shakeup (2025-12-01)
  Michelle Grattan
  The ships are currently in the Philippine Sea and it’s too early to tell where they might be headed.
• Australia announces $110 million in new military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine (2023-06-26)
  Michelle Grattan
  The new package includes military vehicles, artillery ammunition and $10 million for a UN humanitarian agency.
• Albanese insists tax position ‘hasn’t changed’, as the government targets defence delays (2022-10-09)
  Michelle Grattan
  the government on Monday will point to 28 major defence projects running a total of more than 97 years late, as it highlights pressures it faces on the budget
• Australia gets its first female army chief, Susan Coyle (2026-04-13)
  Michelle Grattan
  She is the first woman to be appointed head of any of the services in the Australian military.
• Marles shifts tone on China at defence summit – but the early days of government are easiest (2022-06-17)
  Nick Bisley
  Defence minister Richard Marles’ historic trip sheds some light on the new government’s approach to national security matters.
• View from The Hill: Labor’s treatment of Kimberley Kitching – ‘tough politics’ or ‘bullying’? (2022-03-18)
  Michelle Grattan
  Whether the late senator’s treatment was unfairly harsh or part of the tough business of politics depends on who you ask – and in public life, the line between the two can be very fine indeed.
• Australians favour more defence spending in Lowy poll, as Labor extends ADF chief Angus Campbell’s term (2022-06-28)
  Michelle Grattan
  Australians are becoming more fearful in an insecure world, and want to see the country armed up, favouring more defence spending and the planned acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines.
• ALP conference day one: Labor says turnbacks needed to prevent drownings (2015-07-24)
  Michelle Grattan
  The man in the deepest ditch on day one of Labor’s national conference was surely the party’s immigration spokesman Richard Marles. With party feeling still red hot about the plan to allow a Labor government…
• Albanese government will commit to boosting defence spending to 3% of GDP, but under a revised definition (2026-04-15)
  Michelle Grattan
  The pledge is likely to please the Trump Administration, which has lobbied Australia to spend more.
• A future Labor government would almost certainly turn back boats if any were coming (2014-10-27)
  Michelle Grattan
  Bill Shorten is in a awkward place on the issue of boat turn backs. Richard Marles’ suggestion that under certain conditions a Labor government might embrace the policy recognised reality. But the immigration…
• China didn’t violate any rules with its live-fire naval exercises. So, why are Australia and NZ so worried? (2025-02-24)
  Donald Rothwell
  China gave advance notice about its live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea – but Australia and NZ say it wasn’t enough. And that’s not the only reason they’re upset.
• ‘Developing’ rift points to growing divisions between Coalition and Labor on China (2019-09-30)
  Tony Walker AM
  In its mirroring of the US position, the government is indicating it believes China needs to have its wings clipped, while Labor has taken a different view.
• Paul Keating lashes Albanese government over AUKUS, calling it Labor’s biggest failure since WW1 (2023-03-15)
  Michelle Grattan
  The former prime minister also said Albanese was relying on two ‘seriously unwise’ ministers, Penny Wong and Richard Marles.
• A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer (2025-02-20)
  Joanne Wallis
  No Australian government has offered PNG a binding security guarantee in the past. The current government must address four concerns before signing on the dotted line.
• Drones and other uncrewed capabilities to be a big feature of new National Defence Strategy (2026-04-13)
  Michelle Grattan
  The government will invest between $12–15 billion in uncrewed and autonomous systems over the next decade to 2035–36.
• View from The Hill: ‘The bug’ gives Albanese opportunity to sell the team but less time to sell himself (2022-04-22)
  Michelle Grattan
  “Well, the boss has got the bug, so you’ve got me.” Labor campaign spokesman Jason Clare fronted the media the morning after Anthony Albanese tested positive for COVID, and the contrast didn’t go unnoticed
• View from The Hill: Albanese unveils boosted housing target and incentive payments ahead of Labor national conference (2023-08-16)
  Michelle Grattan
  The conference, being held in Brisbane, runs three days, with Albanese delivering his keynote address on Thursday morning
• Australia and the US are firm friends on defence – now let’s turn that into world-beating climate action (2022-12-06)
  Peter J. Dean
  The US-Australia Alliance is seen by many Australians as an incomplete project. Government rhetoric on climate cooperation must now become reality.
• Grattan on Friday: Marles plays a defensive bat on nuclear as the government rushes to get through late work (2024-11-21)
  Michelle Grattan
  The treasurer was at his most hyperactive this week, with an economic statement to parliament, reforms to superannuation, and a new set of priorities for the Future Fund.
• Albanese’s China mission - managing a complex relationship in a world of shifting alliances (2025-07-10)
  James Laurenceson
  The PM will use his visit to China to focus on trade ties, while trying to avoid being dragged into growing geopolitical rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
• Australia and US take realist approach to regional influence (2022-12-07)
  Peter K. Lee, Sophie Mayo, Thomas Corben
  This year’s talks had a noticeable shift of tone, reflecting the new Australian government. They include an emphasis on climate action and an invitation to Japan.
• With new PNG defence treaty, Australia is delivering on its rhetoric about trust at a critical time (2025-09-15)
  Ian Kemish
  The new treaty will recognise PNG as a nation that makes its own strategic decisions, and ensure Australia is a partner that shows up and stays the course.
• Scare-mongering on China is a threat to our democracy, and responsible media must guard against it (2022-02-27)
  Denis Muller
  The Morrison government has gone hard on accusing Labor of being China’s “pick” at the federal election, and in doing so is leading the country down a dangerous path.