From the mid 1970s, Australia's defence strategy shifted to 'Defence of Australia'. This resulted in more domestically-focused tasking and support to the near region for disaster relief and SARs. This episode covers some of the Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief operations of that era, including the Moree Floods, Operation Ricebowl, and several cyclones.
From the mid 1970s, Australia's defence strategy shifted to 'Defence of Australia'. This resulted in more domestically-focused tasking and support to the near region for disaster relief and SARs. This episode covers some of the Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief operations of that era, including the Moree Floods, Operation Ricebowl, and several cyclones.