Department of Defence Media Mail List
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CPA 310/06 Tuesday, 21 November 2006
ADF Support to Tonga - Update
Australian Defence Force personnel continue their mission as part of the New Zealand led combined military force that is
supporting the Tongan Security Forces in stabilising the situation.
Current reports are that the situation in Nuku’alofa remains calm. The local population is now returning to a normal
daily routine with markets and stalls starting to re-open. The Australian and New Zealand troops have been well received
on the streets of Nuku’alofa.
The Commander of the Australian Contingent, Major James Hammett praised the Tongan Security Forces who remain in control
of the security situation. “The Tongan Defence Services and the Tongan Police have been doing a magnificent job,” Major
Hammett said.
The ADF contingent continues to provide support to the Tongan Defence Service personnel in Nuku’alofa while other
Australian personnel assist with security at the Fau’amotu International Airport.
Further information can be obtained on the Defence website at http://www.defence.gov.au/tongarelief/media.cfm
Still imagery and audio grabs can be obtained on the Defence website at
http://www.defence.gov.au/tongarelief/gallery.cfm
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