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Kevin Rudd

Well Australia's been in Afghanistan from the get go, way back in 2001, but we have been resolute throughout and with support from both sides of Australian politics.

Kevin Rudd

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Australia has been involved in the Afghanistan conflict since it started in 2001 and has remained committed to the mission. This commitment has been backed consistently by both major Australian political parties.

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