Defence minister won't say who pushed for Darwin Port backflip
07-04-2025 10:04 via abc.net.au

Defence minister won't say who pushed for Darwin Port backflip

Defence Minister Richard Marles repeatedly refuses to say if security agencies or the Trump administration recommended Darwin Port be returned to Australian ownership.
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