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Australia loses bid to reject compulsory conciliation with Timor Leste

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, The Netherlands (AAP)

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, The Netherlands (AAP) Source: AAP

Australia has lost its fight against compulsory conciliation to resolve its lengthy maritime border dispute with Timor-Leste [LEST]. At stake are oil and gas fields estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars.



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