Kevin Rudd has offered his condolences following the death of an Australian soldier in Afghanistan.

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This is the transcript of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s press conference:

PRIME MINISTER:

I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of an Australian soldier in Afghanistan. This brave soldier, wearing the uniform of Australia died the field of duty wearing his nation’s uniform and wearing it with pride.

On behalf of the Government, I extend my condolences to his family and to his friends and to his loved ones. Our prayers and those of the entire nation are with his family and his friends and his loved ones on this most tragic of days. [Read more...]