"Timor Gap Treaty-Zone
of Cooperation"
- 1978:
Australia recognizes Indonesian seizure of East Timor.
- 1989:
Australia and Indonesia sign illegal "Timor Gap Treaty". Creates
a Joint Authority to administer hydrocarbon exploration. Production
Sharing Contacts signed with oil companies.
- 1991:
Portugal protests with litigation against Australia in the International
Court of Justice.
- 2000:
"Exchange of Notes" between UNTAET and Australia. Continues
treaty terms. Australia wins BIG: Gets 80% of Greater Sunrise. East
Timor loses.
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