Australia considers its response to Trump's plan for Afghanistan

Australia says it will not rush any decision to increase its military involvement in the war in Afghanistan.That's the message coming from both sides of politics today (Wed) after US President Donald Trump committed the United States to an open-ended conflict in the troubled nation.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joined troops for a BBQ dinner in 2016 in Kabul, Afghanistan Source: AAP

For 16 years, Australia has been a loyal contributor to the US-led effort in Afghanistan - a commitment that continues in 2017.

In May, Australia boosted by 30 its training, advisory, and assistance mission, bringing total troop numbers to 300.

But Donald Trump's latest call-to-arms has been met with caution across the board, including from Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne.