Image Gallery 2008
15 February 2008
Prime Minister visits Timor-Leste
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.
There are approximately 1000 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.
Police from Australia and 24 other nations throughout the world provide security in Dili. The ADF provides support to these police operations as required.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
| 20080215adf8239716_002 The Chief of Australian Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston is hosted by Captain Pat McElean on a tour of the Heliport Base in Dili the capital of Timor -Leste. (Date taken: 15 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080215adf8239716_040 The Chief of Australian Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston visits the Royal New Zealand Air Force 3 Squadron during a tour of the Heliport in Dili, Timor- Leste. (Date taken: 15 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080215adf8239716_157 Warrant Officer Boniface meets the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Mr Kevin Rudd. The Prime Minister thanked four soldiers who gave blood at Aspen medical center at the Heliport base on Monday 11th Febuary, when the President of Timor-Leste was attacked. (Date taken: 15 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080215adf8239716_126 The Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Mr Kevin Rudd, greets and thanks Ready Company Group Soldiers at the Heliport, for deploying at short notice to Timor-Leste this week. (Date taken: 15 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080215adf8239716_128 The Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Mr Kevin Rudd, greets and thanks Ready Company Group Soldiers at the Heliport, for deploying at short notice to Timor-Leste this week. (Date taken: 15 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080215adf8239716_173 Timor-Leste Battle Group Medic Nadia Skelton meets the Prime Minister of Australia The Honourable Mr Kevin Rudd at the Aspen Medical Centre at the Heliport Base in Dili. (Date taken: 15 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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