The Australian | Defence minister warns of 'long' campaign in Iraq The Australian DEFENCE Minister David Johnston has conceded Australia is facing “quite a long campaign” in its battle against Islamic State in Iraq. While refusing to speculate on a timeline for Australian action in the Middle East, Senator Johnston acknowledged experts' ... Islamic State: Defence Minister David Johnston optimistic about timeline for ... Govt quiet on Iraq airstrikes start Isis: Australian defence minister David Johnston says Iraqi army 'run down' |