The Australian contribution to the war in Afghanistan has been known as Operation Slipper (2001–2014) and Operation Highroad (2015–2021). Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations and the size of the forces deployed have varied and ADF involvement has included two major areas of activity: Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf.

Oct 1, 2001 · In December 2013, Australia’s prime minister, Tony Abbott, announced the last Australian troops had left Uruzgan province. Some 400 Australian troops remained in Afghanistan in training and support roles. Australia had withdrawn most of its ADF personnel from Afghanistan by 2020. Over 39,000 ADF personnel served in the War in Afghanistan.

Over the period from 2021 to 2024, Australia has committed $213 million in humanitarian and basic needs assistance to respond to the Afghanistan crisis, with a focus on supporting women and girls.

Nov 7, 2023 · Follow live text, in-play video clips and radio commentary as Australia play Afghanistan in the Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

1 day ago · MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Cricketer Firooza Amiri says her team will “represent millions of women in Afghanistan who are denied their rights” when the side reunites after more than three years for an exhibition game in Australia on Thursday.. An Afghanistan Women’s XI will play a Cricket Without Borders XI in the match at Melbourne’s Junction Oval.

Since 2021, Australia has provided $213 million in humanitarian and basic needs assistance to respond to the Afghanistan crisis. This includes: $40 million to support internally displaced people in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries hosting Afghan refugees. Our assistance has a specific focus on supporting women and girls.

Jun 23, 2024 · Australia records a shock 21-run defeat to Afghanistan that throws its semifinal chances into jeopardy at the men's T20 World Cup.

Nov 7, 2023 · Australia have reached the semifinals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, courtesy an all-time great one-day international (ODI) innings from Glenn Maxwell as they beat Afghanistan by three...

Jun 30, 2021 · Australia has completed its formal troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending an almost 20-year military commitment to the war-torn country that claimed 41 ADF members' lives.

Jun 23, 2024 · Afghanistan kept their hopes alive for a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup after a historic 21-run win against Australia in Kingstown on Saturday. Watch the full highlights below.