AUSTRALIA: Promises 'long haul' military commitment to Afghanistan

Updated December 18, 2007 21:11:40

Australia's new government is starting to define the meaning of its promise of a long-term military commitment to Afghanistan. The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has emphasised the difficulties confronting the allies in Afghanistan and the danger of growing instability.

Presenter: Graeme Dobell
Speakers: Australian prime minister, Kevin Rudd; Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Angus Houston