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defence correspondent Andrew Greene

Defence providing 'surge' support to border protection efforts north of Australia

Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy says the government is committed to turning back any illegal boats.

Extra Defence surveillance aircraft and ships have been deployed to Australia's north, to assist with border protection efforts, amid warnings that changes to temporary protection visas could prompt a resumption in people smuggling ventures.

Defence has revealed in recent weeks it’s provided the “surge” support to Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) following a request from its Commander, Rear Admiral Justin Jones.

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