Australian defence force remains at Queensland border despite high court challenge

The defence department confirms 145 personnel continue to assist Queensland police with border controls

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The Australian defence force still has 145 personnel helping the Queensland government administer its border, despite the commonwealth intervening in the high court to argue the border ban is unconstitutional.

A defence department spokesperson confirmed to Guardian Australia the army is assisting the Queensland police service with border controls" after a request from the Queensland government on 8 April, the day before the border ban came into force.