Malcolm Turnbull will consider any request for more troops for Islamic State fight

By David Wroe, Nick Miller
Updated February 17 2017 - 6:20pm, first published 5:20pm
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with his wife Lucy lay a wreath at the war memorial in Arrowtown near Queenstown, New Zealand on Friday. Photo: Lukas Coch
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with his wife Lucy lay a wreath at the war memorial in Arrowtown near Queenstown, New Zealand on Friday. Photo: Lukas Coch
US secretary for defence James Mattis and Defence Minister Marise Payne. Photo: US DoD
US secretary for defence James Mattis and Defence Minister Marise Payne. Photo: US DoD
Australian troops are training Iraqi soldiers for the fight against the so-called Islamic State. Photo: Pool
Australian troops are training Iraqi soldiers for the fight against the so-called Islamic State. Photo: Pool

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said he will consider any US military request for more help in fighting the so-called Islamic State group but pointedly said Australia is already one of the largest contributors to the war effort.

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