Defence
MEDIA RELEASE
Statement by the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral David Shackleton AO RAN
"An AAP report (1640 8/11/01) attributed to me, following today’s farewell of HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Kanimbla in Western Australia, concerning unauthorised boat arrivals is inaccurate.
"My comments in no way contradict the Minister.
"I confirm the Minister was advised that Defence believed children had been thrown overboard."
Further information:
Tim Bloomfield (Department of Defence) Ph 0404 822361
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