From the recent FlyerTalk Live Chat with Denise Martineau and Stephan Roth of the Star Alliance.
http://www.flyertalk.com/transcripts/121301.html
"Ansett remains a member of Star Alliance and has throughout. Ansett's prospective new owners, the Tesna Group has publicly stated they want Ansett to remain in Star. Star and Tesna will be entering into discussions soon."