Calls for Pine Gap closure on 60th Anniversary of Agreement

This year marks the 60th anniversary since the Pine Gap Agreement was signed between Australia and the US.

This weekend, activists from across Australia will gather in Mparntwe – Alice Springs to demand the closure of Pine Gap with discussion panels, workshops, and protests.

For the full interviews:

Interview with Slumbi

Interview with Oongi Barb Flick

Interview with Lloyd Riman

Image: Oongi Barb Flick – Image supplied

Produced By: Kate Lyons-Dawson

Featured In Story: Slumbi – Organiser of Close Pine Gap, Oongi Barb Flick – Yuwaalaayi/Gomeroi/Bigambul woman , and Lloyd Riman – Child Educator and attendee

First aired on The Wire, Friday 17 July 2026