Torres Strait Treaty
| Treaty between Australia and the Independent State of Papua New Guinea concerning Sovereignty and Maritime Boundaries in the area between the two Countries, including the area known as Torres Strait, and Related Matters | |
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| Type | Boundary treaty |
| Signed | 18 December 1978 |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Effective | 15 February 1985 |
| Condition | Ratification by Australia and Papua New Guinea |
| Signatories | |
| Languages | English |
The Torres Strait Treaty is a treaty signed between Australia and Papua New Guinea. The treaty defined the border between Australia and Papua New Guinea following the latter's independence from Australia in 1975. The treaty also set out the manner in which the common border area would be managed. The treaty was signed in December 1978 and came into effect in 1985.
The treaty is named for the Torres Strait that separates mainland Australia and Papua New Guinea.