An Australian soldier in Iraq has undergone surgery for a gunshot wound after his weapon accidentally discharged.
The soldier, who is deployed as part of Operation OKRA, was getting out of a vehicle at the Taji Military Complex, north of Baghdad, when the accident happened.
"The wounded soldier was immediately treated at the scene of the accident this morning (Iraq time) by his mates and moved to the base Coalition medical facility for emergency treatment," Acting Defence Force Chief, Vice Admiral Ray Grigg said in a statement on Thursday night.
The soldier has not been named but his family has been notified.
He underwent surgery and is expected to be transferred for further medical treatment.
"Defence will continue to provide ongoing support to the soldier's family and colleagues, particularly those personnel who provided immediate aid after the accident," Vice Admiral Grigg said.
He said no other Australian or Coalition personnel were involved in the incident, which is not being treated as suspicious.
Operation OKRA is the Australian Defence Force's contribution to the international fight against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
About 780 personnel are deployed to the Middle East in support of the operation.
