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Move to pardon Fiji’s 2000 coup leader could raise political temperature

Fiji has suffered four coups since the late 1980s, all rooted in the economic and political divides between indigenous Melanesian Fijians and the descendants of indentured Indian laborers. 

No, Mr Obama, Indian Muslims do not need a self-proclaimed saviour

Obama's audacity to suggest that the "protection of the Muslim minority" is essential to prevent India from "pulling apart" is not only uninformed but also deeply offensive.

It’s time we stopped exploiting interns and pay them for the hours worked

It may also displace paid employment and undermine labour standards, as employers replace paid workers with a revolving door of interns who are treated as “cheap dead-end labour”.

What is the difference between the laws of cricket and the ‘spirit’ of cricket?

The rules are clear and the many English fans and past players, along with the current captain and coach, have acknowledged the umpires were correct according to those laws.

Do you know about the Australian school run by parents?

The federal government now funds 80% of each non-government school’s schooling resource standard.

Plastic, glass waste: Tonga’s ongoing environmental problem

Tonga is made up of approximately 170 islands and atolls, with a total sea area of 700,000 square kilometers.

How do I tell my kids we are currently short on money – without freaking them out?

Many kids learn about their parents financial difficulties this way. Something they’ve always been able to have is suddenly denied them. The penny drops.

Free media must always be the pinnacle of democracy in the Pacific

PNG’s draft media policy, announced on February 6 this year, was designed to improve democracy, and support the country’s development, according to Mr Masiu.

Will National Anti-Corruption Commission live up to high expectations and potential mountain of work

The answers will be crucial not only to its own reputation, but overall public confidence in our newly strengthened public integrity system.

Reasons behind Australia’s sliding productivity growth

Non-mining business investment in Australia has stagnated over recent decades, as it has in a number of other advanced economies.

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Another justice system failure in Victoria: Allan government forced to legislate retrospectively after corrections bungle

“It will be retrospective to make sure that people who failed to comply with their CCO face the full consequences of their actions and these convictions are not overturned"

Waiting for Melbourne Meets Modi invite? Organisers say check your junk folder now

The organisers have urged people who registered for the event to complete their RSVP at the earliest once they receive an email.

Deeming refuses to apologise to Guy after ‘headlock’ complaint dismissed by police

She maintained that, from her perspective, the physical contact was unexpected, unwelcome, painful and caused her fear and confusion.
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