Ashmore and Cartier Islands

ASHMORE AND CARTIER ISLANDS
ASHMORE AND CARTIER ISLANDS
ASHMORE AND CARTIER ISLANDS

Military: Ashmore and Cartier Islands

Military - note:

defense is the responsibility of Australia; periodic visits by the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force

Transnational Issues: Ashmore and Cartier Islands

Disputes - international:

Australia has closed parts of the Ashmore and Cartier reserve to Indonesian traditional fishing; Indonesian groups challenge Australia's claim to Ashmore Reef

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