defence Minister Tony Abbott thanked Australian service personnel and others who served in Afghanistan . He said Afghanistan was a better place for the service of about 35,000 Australians . During Australia 's longest war , 228 personnel died , 262 were seriously injured .
Prime Minister Tony Abbott thanked Australian defence personnel and others who served in Afghanistan . He said Afghanistan was a better place for the service of about 35,000 Australians . During Australia 's longest war , 41 personnel died , 262 were seriously wounded .