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Freelance writer on Pacific Island affairs after a 25 year career reporting on the region for the ABC and Radio New Zealand.

Melbourne, Australia
Joined October 2011
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    Nov 8

    Should but unfortunately never were demonstrated through actions. Quite the opposite especially with Julie Bishop. Hence loss of all leverage and credibility.

    Human rights and good governance should be bedrock principles of Australian foriegn policy in the Pacific. In the end, turning a blind eye to abuses will damage Australia as much as those nations where the abuses are taking place. Isn’t that a more “realist” policy?
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    Nov 9

    I’ve been warned that in case of post-election instability I should stock up on essentials

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    Nov 7

    Let's not let the worrying reference to push commercial TV content to the slide by. TV is not the appropriate format, & for quality, independent content, we need , , & front & centre

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  4. Nov 8

    Human rights and good governance should be bedrock principles of Australian foriegn policy in the Pacific. In the end, turning a blind eye to abuses will damage Australia as much as those nations where the abuses are taking place. Isn’t that a more “realist” policy?

    Replying to @CainTess @BruceHillMelb
    Throwing money only at the Pacific Islands does not solve all their intrinsic problems while the Australian government remains mute about serious abuses of human rights, the principles of democracy, governance and contempt for electoral processes in the hub of the Pacific. Fiji.
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    Nov 5

    Hard to overstate how significant this is to Australia/Pacific relationships and, more importantly, to the people of our region who look to labour mobility as an opportunity to improve their livelihoods:

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  6. Nov 4

    Excellent reporting on the New Cakedinian referendum from Stefan Armbruster. Full marks to SBS for sending a reporting team there - it's a neighbouring territory after all and its future is something which impacts AustrAlia.

    “Non”: New Caledonia to independence referendum. |
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    Nov 4

    Trouble outside Noumea. Helicopter, 8 armoured cars and 135 gendarmes deployed to clear burning barricades on road to St Louis. Police say response to New Caledonia independence referendum “non”. | Photo via

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    Nov 4

    New Caledonia interim independence referendum results. Half counted, 60% non” v 40% “oui”. via Caledonie Ensemble |

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    Nov 3

    Massive turnout for New Caledonia independence referendum reported by French High Commission in Noumea. 73.68% at 1700hrs versus 58.19% for benchmark 2014 NC provincial poll

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    Nov 3

    Voting cards for the New Caledonia independence referendum ready for voting to start on independence from France

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    Oct 31

    Important update from Nic Maclellan, who knows more about New Cal than most anglophones: FLNKS mobilises for final referendum push

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  12. Oct 31

    I’m actually not sure what genuine interest there is in royal fashion. But maybe I’m out of touch.

    Quite as bit of attention was also paid to who was wearing what in the Fiji Parliament during sitings. Journalistic time and space is precious, so what a waste.
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    Oct 31

    Good for calling out commercial media for failing to provide any meaningful information about (or ) when covering the royal visit. Like I was not surprised. But that doesn't make it OK. When will Aus MSM 'step up'?

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  14. Oct 31

    Media Watch asks a not unreasonable question about coverage of the royal visit to Fiji seemingly concentrating on what Meghan was wearing but not asking anything about the politics of the visit. I appear in a cameo role as "a veteran reporter".

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    Oct 30

    It's a privilege to work at an organisation that is able to recognise exceptional foreign correspondence from . Particularly stoked that two of the six finalists this year come from stories in the ! Well deserved &

    We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2018 Lowy Institute Media award: . Congratulations to all! The Media Award will be held in late November at NSW Parliament House.
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    Oct 30

    Good coverage from on the ground in New Caledonia for this weekend's referendum. He and Nic MacLellan providing much needed on the ground coverage of a significant event in our region.

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  17. Oct 30

    More political support for an enhanced Australian broadcasting presence in the Pacific. Much of this interest is down to brilliant lobbying by and others. Hopefully, this interest in the issue will be shared by other parties as well.

    Good to see covering important issues and getting the right people to talk about them. Let’s see more, much more in the Australian media
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  18. Oct 30

    Encouraging news about Australia's opposition Labor Party supporting an enhanced Pacific broadcasting presence. Lots of excellent behind the scenes work from and others deserve thanks and praise.

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    Oct 25

    Too many people belittle Bislama for its paltry vocabulary and ignore its immense potential for poetry. But as a new generation of rappers is discovering, Bislama has the power to ignite a soul. What a great night last night at Fest Napuan.

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