Republic of Fiji Military Forces farewelled at Orbost

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is continuing support to State and Territory agencies and local communities under Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20. Three Joint Task Forces have been established to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
In Victoria, JTF 646 is working alongside Emergency Management Victoria and with a range of emergency services and civilian agencies to assist bushfire response, relief and recovery efforts. Examples of assistance have included fire containment work, aviation support, naval evacuations, route clearance, transport and logistic support, veterinary assistance, health services, and bridging. The ADF contribution has been further enhance by the participation of forces from Fiji and Papua New Guinea.