Jan McLucas (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing) Share this | Hansard source

The Pine Gap treaty was originally signed by Australia and the United States in 1966 and was extended on 16 November 1998. By agreement between Australia and the United States, the treaty remains in force until terminated by either government. The recent comments made to the press by US Consul General Michael Thurston regarding the status of the treaty as being under negotiation were based on incorrect information. Regrettably, this statement was not corrected by the US embassy until US Consul General Michael Thurston had conducted his interview. There is currently no review of the treaty. Following the extension in 1998, the treaty remains in force until terminated by either government. I hope that assists.