Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says he hopes the negative views of Australia isn't discouraging Australians from joining the Defence Force.

<p>Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says he hopes the negative views of Australia isn't discouraging Australians from joining the Defence Force.</p>

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