 Meanwhile, in May 1942, the 24th Battalion was moved to Queensland and then, in September, following the disbandment of the 10th Brigade, the 24th was transferred to the 15th Brigade.In 1943, the battalion was deployed to New Guinea aboard the transport "Duntroon" along with the rest of the 3rd Division, arriving in Port Moresby over the course of three months between February and April.Later, they were transported by air to the Wau Valley and sent to take part in the fighting around Bobdubi Ridge and Mount Tambu before patrolling the Wampit Valley during the Salamaua–Lae campaign.