NEWS.com.au | No timeframe on Aust mission to Iraq Brisbane Times The first Australian airstrikes against Islamic State extremists are imminent and neither side of politics wants to put a deadline on the military involvement. Nevertheless, after talking to military leaders, Defence Minister David Johnston is quietly optimistic about ... Islamic State: Defence Minister David Johnston optimistic about timeline for ... Isis: Australian defence minister David Johnston says Iraqi army 'run down' Australia's Defence Minister Says RAAF Is 'Ready To Go' To Conduct Air Strikes ... |