How secret should we let our Defence department be? The people who argue for a lack of transparency

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When the world enters a period of sharper geopolitical contest, how much secrecy is too much?In this episode of The Issue, Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks with Tim Lester about transparency, capability challenges, and the future of Australia’s security partnerships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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