Under the proposed change, foreign students and exchange visitors would be admitted for the duration of their academic or cultural programme, capped at four years.

IMMA represents more than 45 multicultural media outlets, with a collective monthly reach of up to five million people.

The Pacific’s small media environments generate marginal returns on investment, making it difficult to retain staff or reinvest in infrastructure.

The ABC seems stuck in an editorial time warp where the “world” means the US, Europe, and the occasional crisis in the Middle East — all served cold, long after their use-by date.

An inclusive society isn’t just the government’s responsibility but a national effort. However, the government must take the lead and set an example.

While he did not commit to specific cuts, he indicated funding should be directed toward “rewarding excellence” and eliminating waste.

Besides training and research, the discussions focused on joint projects, organising events such as World Press Freedom Day, joint workshops, conferences, and support for the Fiji National Media Awards.

“Some of that criticism is justified—we are far from a perfect government. Some of it we feel is a bit unfair, but I suppose all governments feel that way sometimes.”

The chants, aimed at Indian supporters, have reignited discussions about racism in sport, with calls for stricter measures to ensure fan behaviour aligns with the spirit of the game.

Australian journalism has been in trouble for years, with a range of factors contributing to the reduced availability and quality of local news.