Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share U.S., Australian Officials Brief News Media Defense.gov Dec. 6, 2022 | 42:27 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken hold a news conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles, who also serves as deputy prime minister. The press availability follows the 32nd annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations.