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New research examines why Māori and Pacific representation in university STEM subjects remain so stubbornly low.
Women candidates in PNG often lack support and funding, but increasing women’s political participation could lead to more equality and greater democracy
Research suggests more should be spent on English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) support – earlier in the school system, before it’s too late.
Pacific nations are increasingly setting their own agendas, meaning Australia and New Zealand are having to learn to listen.
A battle for influence between the US and China in the region, is giving Pacific island states more influence.
China seeks two main things from the region – one diplomatic and one strategic.
New Zealand – like Australia – must increase its overseas aid spending if it is serious about matching China’s ambitions in the South Pacific.
Before we work ourselves into a frenzy over Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Solomon Islands, it is worth pausing for breath.
The Pacific will remain a priority, no matter which party wins the election. But there could be subtle differences in tone and priorities.
Pro-independence parties had sought a delay for the third and final referendum due to the impact of the pandemic on the Indigenous Kanak population. It was denied.
Desperate for visitors to return, tourism-reliant Pacific nations are racing to re-open borders before Christmas. But will tourists feel safe enough to travel?
Securing vaccines was only part of the battle — the Pacific now has to overcome misinformation, stigma and sheer geography to vaccinate its people.
Despite indications the Samoan government was out of favour, few predicted it could lose power.
Around 33,000 child marriages took place in 2020 in Indonesia, a new report shows. This comes with more girls in Australia’s region dropping out of school and taking on more caring responsibilities.
Indonesia needs to consider long-term engagement to produce deeper and more sustainable impacts.
With his strong belief in sana – consensus – over insurrection, Somare was central to PNG’s independence and a pivotal figure in Pacific politics.
Scientists had been uncertain about why killer whales are dying in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. A new study takes an in-depth look and provides the tools to help prevent additional deaths in the future.
These caused untold health problems for Aboriginal people and Pacific Islanders who were at the highest risk of radiation
It’s time to listen to warnings from the people of the Pacific.
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Associate Principal Research Fellow, Burnet Institute
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Founding Editor, Pacific Journalism Review / Te Koakoa, Auckland University of Technology
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Adjunct Professor, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor and Director of the Policy Innovation Hub, Griffith Business School, Griffith University
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), United Nations University
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Senior Lecturer in Development Studies, Massey University
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Lecturer in Social Sciences, University of Auckland
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Honorary Principal Fellow, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Colonial and Indigenous History and Australian Research Council Future Fellow, La Trobe University
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Associate Professor of International Relations, Monash University
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Honorary Professor, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University
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Professor in Intellectual Property and Innovation Law, Queensland University of Technology
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Director, Centre for Applied Climate Sciences, University of Southern Queensland
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Program Manager, Journalism, RMIT University
