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An Australian Special Operations Task Group Soldier waits to move towards a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter as part of the Shah Wali Kot Offensive.(Corporal Raymond Vance) Over the past two years we ve been reducing our military presence in Afghanistan from a high of over 1500 personnel to around 80 personnel currently. In line with the United States and other allies and partners, the last remaining Australian troops will depart Afghanistan in September 2021.
Mr Morrison made the announcement at a press conference in Perth.
He read through a list of the 41 Australian personnel who have died while serving in Afghanistan, his voice wavering at times.
Speculation grows about Craig Kellyâs future as challengers emerge
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The list of potential challengers to embattled Hughes MP Craig Kelly is growing, and could include the widow of an Afghan war veteran whom Prime Minister Scott Morrison has known personally for a dozen years.
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and state MP Lee Evans have both backed an open preselection in the southern Sydney electorate, which could see Mr Kelly lose the seat he has held since 2010.
Pete Evans and MP Craig Kelly.