AND ASSIST 17
region recover quickly as possible.
Acting Chief of Joint Operations, MAJGEN
Stuart Smith said the Task Force had been
established to coordinate the ADF response.
“The ADF now has approximately 1600 personnel
attached to Operation Queensland Assist 17,” he said.
“Our role now is to bring to bear the ADF’s
specialist capabilities in order to provide the best
possible support to the Queensland Government
and those aff ected in their time of need.”
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