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16 July 2007
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Operation Astute is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.

There are approximately 1100 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.

Police from Australia and 24 other nations throughout the world provide security in Dili. The ADF provides support to these police operations as required.

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.

20070713adf8099240_014 Private John Orchard (Hometown: Radcliffe, Wollongong NSW. Unit: 1RAR) patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_015 Private John Orchard (Hometown: Radcliffe, Wollongong NSW. Unit: 1RAR) patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_042 Bombardier Peter Davison (Hometown: Townsvill QLD. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) takes a break to read to some local Timorese children while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_067 Gunner Ronan Arkle (Hometown: Melbourne, VIC. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_099 Gunner Ronan Arkle (Hometown: Melbourne, VIC. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) takes a break to chat to some local Timorese children while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_103 Gunner Ronan Arkle (Hometown: Melbourne, VIC. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) takes a break to play with some local Timorese children while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_105 Gunner Ronan Arkle (Hometown: Melbourne, VIC. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) takes a break to play with some local Timorese children while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_109 Lance Bombardier Dave Allan (Hometown: Salisbury, Brisbane, QLD. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) hands out lollies to some local Timorese children while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_111 Lance Bombardier Dave Allan Hometown: Salisbury, Brisbane, QLD. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) hands out lollies to some local Timorese children while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_120 Gunner Ronan Arkle (Hometown: Melbourne, VIC. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) takes a break to hand out lollies to some local Timorese children while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_122 Gunner Jardine Prosser (Hometown: Townsville QLD. Unit: 107FD Bty) takes a chats to some local Timorese children while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_129 Lance Bombardier Dave Allan Hometown: Salisbury, Brisbane, QLD. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) takes a break while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_141 Gunner Ben Johnston (Hometown: Orange NSW. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) takes a break to chat to some local Timorese children while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_154 Gunner Angus Cowlin (Hometown: Christchurch, NZ. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) takes a break to chat to some local Timores children while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_169 (L-R): Gunner Thomas Peloe (Hometown: Macksville, NSW. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) and Gunner Ben Johnston patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_171 (L-R): Gunner Thomas Peloe (Hometown: Macksville, NSW. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) and Gunner Ben Johnston patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_176 (L-R): Gunner Thomas Peloe (Hometown: Macksville, NSW. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) and Private John Orchard patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_185 Gunner Thomas Peloe (Hometown: Macksville, NSW. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) takes a break to play a quick round of pool while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_198 Gunner Angus Cowlin (Hometown: Christchurch, NZ. Unit: 4 FD REGT.) working at a vehicle check point while patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070713adf8099240_209 Private John Orchard (Hometown: Radcliffe, Wollongong NSW. Unit: 1RAR) patrolling the streets of Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 01 July 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res