In 1970 the US military opened the Pine Gap satellite tracking facility in Alice Springs. The facility employs 800 people and is used to control US spy satellites over the Pacific region. In 2013 Edward Snowden revealed documents which showed Pine Gap being used in the controversial PRISM surveillance program. The program collects personal data from major internet companies.
60% Yes |
40% No |
37% Yes |
37% No |
22% Yes, but only if it is a joint Australia/U.S. base |
2% No, and we should establish more neutrality in our international affairs |
2% Yes, but only if they are jointly owned and operated |
0% No, this provides no benefit to Australia |
0% No, we should pursue military alliances with China instead |
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4V2QVZX3yrs3Y
No. During World War 2 the US military just buried bombs near their base/s in rural Qld and left them there for 60 years. They needed to ask for US clearance to remove them- giving US control over parts of Australia.
@4T4D4FK3yrs3Y
No as this is actually Treason
@9K8TZN22mos2MO
Yes, while Australia maintains full jurisdiction and authority. But the cats' out of the bag - Pine Gap
@9CKHXCB10mos10MO
Yes jointly in a temporary agreement until we are a nuclear power with a outstanding navy
@9CFP27D10mos10MO
Yes when Donald Trump is President
@98YDX2R1yr1Y
As long as this military base isn't being used to spy, practice harmful training exercises, or to gather intel to use it against Australia.
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