Fourth, it was agreed that the definition of this provisional line would not affect the operation of the 1974 Memorandum of Understanding dealing with traditional Indonesian fishermen. Article 6 contained the general observation that the provisional nature of the fisheries arrangement was without prejudice to the position of either government. Australia was particularly anxious that acceptance of the equidistant line through the Timor Gap should not be seen to weaken Australia’s case in that dispute, which was settled only in 1988 (No.6-2(5))