Tony Abbott pushed for US request to join Syria air strikes

By Mark Kenny and David Wroe
Updated August 26 2015 - 4:08pm, first published 2:25am
Australia carries out regular air strikes in Iraq.
Australia carries out regular air strikes in Iraq.
Tony Abbott says the government is expected to make a decision on expanding Australia's role in Syria within the next week. Photo: Andrew Meares
Tony Abbott says the government is expected to make a decision on expanding Australia's role in Syria within the next week. Photo: Andrew Meares

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