<p>The soldier reported the assault, which she said happened at the Tarin Kot base in restive Uruzgan province, to superiors Wednesday, reported Xinhua. <br /><br />"Defence does not condone inappropriate behaviour and treats such allegations seriously," a spokesperson of the Australian Defence Department said in a statement. <br /><br />"Our immediate priority at this time is to provide support and assistance to the soldier and ensure the safety and welfare of our members." <br /><br />The spokesperson said the female soldier is completing her deployment early and is returning to Australia in accordance with her wishes.<br /><br />The matter is now the subject of an investigation.</p>
<p>The soldier reported the assault, which she said happened at the Tarin Kot base in restive Uruzgan province, to superiors Wednesday, reported Xinhua. <br /><br />"Defence does not condone inappropriate behaviour and treats such allegations seriously," a spokesperson of the Australian Defence Department said in a statement. <br /><br />"Our immediate priority at this time is to provide support and assistance to the soldier and ensure the safety and welfare of our members." <br /><br />The spokesperson said the female soldier is completing her deployment early and is returning to Australia in accordance with her wishes.<br /><br />The matter is now the subject of an investigation.</p>