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Liam Fox

@liamfoxabc

ABC News Pacific Affairs Reporter. Former #PNG Correspondent. News and musings on all things Pacific.

 Brisbane, Queensland
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Joined April 2011
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Bainimarama and Qiliho escorted out. Qiliho tightly handled by Police who usher him in the right direction. Bainimarama behind him with Police officers following. Both are quickly ushered into the waiting van which speeds off. What a moment to witness! And I have witnessed many!
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Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in hand cuffs being led out of the Suva High Court today to make his way to Korovou Prison where he will serve his 1 year sentence. #FijiNews #Fiji
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Heard the younger MPs within the party pushed against this name unsuccessfully. Such a terrible name!
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Court docs reveal that Mei Lin, charged with smuggling 71.5 kg meth from PNG to Australia, had $10,000 sent to an account belonging to PNG's then-Chief Migration Officer to facilitate a codefendant's visa. CMO denies any knowledge. occrp.org/en/daily/18483-png…
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To me, this always reads like those fishermen tales of the one that got away. Astounding amount of money earned but where does it all end up? Look at how we live in PNG. Struggle struggle.
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United Party (UP) leader Hon. Peter Kenilorea Junior wows to reevaluate the China Security Pact with Solomon Islands if his party takes on the next government.
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I pointed out the need 2b mindful of the RFMF's recent history in the development of security partnerships recently at @USIP. To save face, Col. Naliva shud w/draw command in good faith w/ the ADF. Due diligence spectacularly lacking on Fiji side also - an embarrassment. #FijiPol
David Shoebridge (@DavidShoebridge) profile pictureDavid Shoebridge@DavidShoebridge13 Feb 2024
For over a decade, there have been multiple accusations that Fijian Colonel Naliva assaulted and tortured people in Fiji. Now the Chief of Defence has put him second in command of over 3,000 Australian soldiers. He is still there. Unbelievable.
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It's great to be back in wonderful Papua New Guinea. My family and I have treasured memories about our times here. I can’t wait to be part again of this vibrant and enduring relationship with our closest neighbour and to re-connect with old friends and make new ones.
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Indonesia’s support for South Africa’s case before the ICJ accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians has been called into question due to its dark history during the mass killings in the mid-1960s and the East Timor genocide in the 1970s scmp.com/week-asia/politics/…
Indonesia’s support for genocide case against Israel tainted by its dark history

Indonesia’s support for genocide case against Israel tainted by its dark history

The Indonesian mass killings in the 1960s and the 1970s East Timor genocide explain Jakarta’s inertia on the 1948 Genocide Convention, analysts say.

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“The proposed bills are basic, and critics suggest they need more work, but they are an essential step forward for Vanuatu’s democracy,” say Anna Naupa, Jennifer Kalpokas Doan & Gregoire Nimbtik. devpolicy.org/basic-but-esse…
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Chaos in US Congress delays payment of US$7.1 billion pledged to three US Compact states: “FSM President Wesley Simina said his country could be staring down a ‘fiscal cliff’ very soon if the U.S Congress does not approve its Compact of Free Association.” mvariety.com/news/regional_w…
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4am - waiting for the winds to die down a bit at HQ✈️ 6am - Runway Perimeter inspection with Manager Aviation & his team ✈️ Post TC Mal - a Cat 3 & our first cyclone in Nadi 😉
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Image from Moira Vilsoni (@mvilsoni_fj)
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BREAKING Australia, Tuvalu sign new treaty which could reshape Australia’s ties with small Pacific island states. Citizens from Tuvalu can gradually resettle in Australia via a visa stream- 280 a year. Australia has effective veto power over Tuvalu’s security arrangements
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Stephen Dziedzic (@stephendziedzic) profile pictureStephen Dziedzic@stephendziedzic10 Nov 2023
Looks like it’s happening. Joint presser set up with flags of Tuvalu and Australia here in Rarotonga. We don’t know the details yet. More to come soon. This could be truly seismic
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Vanuatu. The land of dissolution. Wait, did I mean disillusion? Today @NewsroomVbtc reporting that the Council of Ministers is recommending a dissolution of Parliament. During a State of Emergency. Yes, you heard that right! Meanwhile, for some provinces, people still need water.
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Image from Basil Leodoro (@BasilMLeodoro)
Image from Basil Leodoro (@BasilMLeodoro)
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Nauru's President David Adeang has fled Pacific Forum in Cook Islands and is aboard a chartered New Zealand registered Falcon which usually charges US$6500 an hour. Landing shortly in Nadi by the looks - operated by Pacific Jets of Auckland
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Image from Michael Field (@MichaelFieldNZ)
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Prime minister Albanese is now in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Islands Forum. My latest piece explains that he has a chance to repair a rift in relations with Pacific island nations that started there a quarter of a century ago. #BluePacific theconversation.com/26-years…
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This has elevated quickly. Nauru has reportedly walked out of the Pacific Islands Forum plenary session
Ben McKay (@benmackey) profile pictureBen McKay@benmackey8 Nov 2023
The Suva Agreement & Baron Waqa's candidacy to be the next Pacific Islands Forum secretary general are late inclusions on the PIF leaders retreat agenda. May just be housekeeping, or it could have ramifications for regional unity. Story on @AAPNewswire
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Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is a strong advocate of deep sea mining #DSM in his nation's EEZ. Forum leaders attending this week's #PIFLM52 in Rarotonga will each get a seabed nodule to take home as a momento, even though many want a DSM moratorium!
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Pacific Elders Voice has released a statement ahead of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum (@ForumSEC) meeting next week in Rarotonga. As Elders we want to share our views on climate, security, nuclear and the actions of our neighbours, especially Australia pacificelders.org/statement/…

PEV Statement on the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting — Pacific Elders Voice

The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) welcomes the hosting of 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) from 06 – 10 November 2023 in Rarotonga under the theme of “Our Voices, Our Choices, Our...

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Huge, huge news. The High Court has just ruled that Aboriginal people in remote housing can be compensated for distress and disappointment suffered due to dilapidated housing.
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