After a surge of protest in February 1972 against Australia removing files from PNG prior to independence, the government changed tact. Files were only to be removed when the need for secrecy outweighed any potential embarrassment the removal might cause if made public @naagovau
🧵 on authoritarianism:
Some of you will have seen a Guardian story published today by 'A reporter in Vanuatu'. I've written for the Guardian before, but I haven't contributed anything - on background or on the record - since my story in the death of Prince Philip last year.
my book, Navigating Chamoru Poetry: Indigeneity, Aesthetics, and Decolonization, is featured onUniversity of Arizona Press's online exhibit for the Native American & Indigenous Studies conference! books are 30% off + free US shipping with code AZNAISA22
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Join a Melanesian zine workshop by #blacksalt at Brisbane Museum’s Whale Mall and experience a bustling market of local zinesters, comic artists, illustrators and graphic novelists selling their wares! Sat 7 May 2pm @BrisWritersFest
https://t.co/DEANT9BGef
83% of female journalists in Fiji experienced workplace sexual harassment, according to the latest report on FWRM-USP Journalism' milestone research on the prevalence and impact of sexual harassment on female journalists in Fiji @FWRM1@e_likiliki@ShailendraBSing@USPWansolwara
A very moving First Word this morning to officially launch the 2022 Festival with Tony Birch and some of our guest artists from Aotearoa/New Zealand and the Pacific.
#bwf60
Photo: Morgan Roberts
The @BrisWritersFest is celebrating its 60th year and has invited #Pasifikawriters en masse to participate in its program including our leading & emerging #Melanesian voices. Book your seat .. Fri 6 May 11:30am https://t.co/bIF5jFW0wp
When Timor Leste heads to the polls on Saturday to elect its next president, there will be more candidates and more female candidates than ever before.
It's been five years since the last presidential election was held in the country.
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#PNG's main TV broadcaster EMTV has sacked 19 journalists who are on strike in protest over the suspension of the Head of News.
#PNG#EMTV#MediaFreedom#journalism
This National Apology Day, Brisbane-siders can commemorate with Link-Up (Qld) at @QPAC from 10am, with keynote speakers, performances & recognition from @CraigCrawfordMP & @terrimbutler. #stolengenerations
https://t.co/C7bEuOADR2
Sergio came to Australia to work on a seasonal worker program. But some weeks he'd walk away with only $70 in his paycheck.
Farms across Australia are treating Pacific Island workers like slaves. And the Government hasn't just turned a blind eye - they've expanded the program.