The real and most likely threat to Australia is Ebola. However as it doesn't address these idiots who seek attention from be-headings and other nasties, it warrants only a measly few $ mil in aide dollars. We all know these $ pledges for aide from the government in most instances never eventuate. How fact - Ebola is non-discriminate. Ebola is invisible. Ebola always kills for no reason. Ebola knows nor respects country boundaries.
Thee USA propaganda machine is running rife with our media convincing us that the world needs our defence involvement. I am absolutely sick of the media promoting hysteria of IS. Our real threat is Ebola and all Tony can do is hand over a few million and then turn his back to problem.
I wonder how can 20+ countries throw their military machines at ISIS, along with 1000's of Iraq and Syrian militia and police, yet these 'good guys' are failing to stop a relatively small group and relatively new group from gaining more territory?