Ashmore and Cartier Islands Issues - 2023

Disputes - international

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

Illicit drugs

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