Richard Marles says Australia hasn't received 'specific' request for assistance from US
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US President Donald Trump has again criticised Australia for not directly helping with the war in Iran.
He made the comments overnight while taking a question by a journalist about Australia's defence spending.
It comes as the federal government has unveiled plans to increase defence spending by 53 billion dollars over the next decade.
- GUEST: Richard Marles, Minister for Defence
- PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle
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