Australia Admits Oil Reason for Iraq War Involvement

Australia is admitting what many of us know is one of the main reasons for the invasion of Iraq:

The government has admitted the need to secure oil supplies is a factor in Australia's continued military involvement in Iraq.

Defence Minister Brendan Nelson said today oil was a factor in Australia's contribution to the unpopular war, as "energy security" and stability in the Middle East would be crucial to the nation's future.