Pacifoc

Tag

OPINION

One ocean, one people — why not one passport?

For many Pacific Islanders, visa applications are not just complicated — they are costly and can be emotionally draining.

POLITICS

Women just 6 per cent of candidates, speculation of Chinese influence in Solomon Islands’ election

Since independence in 1978, only six women have won seats in Parliament, and 15 women have won seats in provincial assemblies.

Must-read

NEWS

Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

POLITICS

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

INNOVATION

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.