Richard Marles a ‘weak Defence Minister’: James Paterson

Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson has taken aim at Richard Marles for being a “weak” Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister. Mr Paterson joined Sky News Australia to discuss the government’s approach to defence. “The great problem with this government when it comes to defence is a total lack of urgency,” he told Sky News Australia. “A total failure to appreciate just how serious our circumstances are. “This is just what we’ve come to expect from Labor in office when it comes to defence.”