Abbott declares UN resolution unnecessary for Australian forces to fight in Iraq

By Mark Kenny
Updated September 17 2014 - 4:23pm, first published 3:45pm
Departure: Over 80 troops checked through Sydney Airport's commercial terminal en route to Iraq. Photo: Diimex
Departure: Over 80 troops checked through Sydney Airport's commercial terminal en route to Iraq. Photo: Diimex
Departure: Over 80 troops checked through Sydney Airport's commercial terminal en route to Iraq. Photo: Diimex
Departure: Over 80 troops checked through Sydney Airport's commercial terminal en route to Iraq. Photo: Diimex
Departure: Over 80 troops checked through Sydney Airport's commercial terminal en route to Iraq. Photo: Diimex
Departure: Over 80 troops checked through Sydney Airport's commercial terminal en route to Iraq. Photo: Diimex