The Wire

With over 2 thousand troops in Afghanistan and a few still in Iraq, the issue of the two wars and Australia’s presence in both countries, is still a major concern in Australia. Especially following the funeral of yet another soldier killed in Afghanistan held earlier this week. Furthermore, depending on which poll you read, either 54 per cent or 61 per cent of the population oppose continuing military involvement in Afghanistan and want Australian troops withdrawn. So with an election coming up why is the war in which we are part of not a key issue?