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Politics Now: Richard Marles 'issuing vote of no confidence in Defence'

Richard Marles has revealed 'issues of culture within the Defence leadership', in comments the opposition called a 'public vote of no confidence in his own department'.

Joe Kelly and Rhiannon Down
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8:56AMFebruary 25, 2024.
Updated 5:11PMFebruary 25, 2024
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The opposition has disputed 'deeply disturbing' claims from Defence Minister Richard Marles that there are cultural problems with defence leadership. Picture: AFP
The opposition has disputed 'deeply disturbing' claims from Defence Minister Richard Marles that there are cultural problems with defence leadership. Picture: AFP

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