The decision to change rules around temporary protection visas leads to an increase in military assets to Australia's northern border.
HMAS Wollongong and HMS Spey take part in Operation Resolute, the ADF's contribution to border protection efforts.abc.net.au/news/defence-providing-surge-support-border-protection-australia/101980806Extra 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.
“That is available to the government to employ the ADF in that nature, and we are currently providing surge support,” he confirmed. Vice Admiral Johnston confirmed the surge was requested in the last few weeks, but wouldn't specify why, telling the committee it was a question better put to Home Affairs.
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