Abetz, Sen Eric

Senator ABETZ (Tasmania—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Employment) (14:02): I can indicate that in a recent telephone conversation with the Prime Minister, Prime Minister al-Abadi indicated Iraq would welcome any Australian military contribution to international efforts to help eliminate ISIL. He also noted that the concerted international efforts to fight ISIL will contribute to the stability of Iraq, the region and the world.