Prime Minister Tony Abbott thanked Australian defence personnel and others who served in Afghanistan . The prime minister said the operation was a "success" but that it had been "a long fight". During Australia 's longest war , 41 personnel died , 262 were seriously wounded .
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 .