No snags as Richard Marles stars at ‘Aussie BBQ’ in Washington DC
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles visited Washington DC to discuss the expansion of the US-Australia military alliance and investment in AI infrastructure. During his trip, he attended an 'Aussie BBQ' event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS treaty.
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The visit underscores the strengthening of defense and technology ties between Australia and the US amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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Share A A A Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has had a busy couple of days.
The snow globe enthusiast has been on a whirlwind tour of Washington for a series of meetings, including with his opposite number US Vice President JD Vance at the White House, Trump’s deputy chief-of-staff Stephen Miller , and with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pictured in Washington DC on September 2. Getty Images But it sounds like Marles was finally able to enjoy a little DC downtime on Wednesday evening.
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