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Australia

Gun Control: Don’t let a little thing called facts get in the way

At the height of the gun control debate in the United States earlier this year, the middle-sized country of Australia was getting a lot more mentions than was normal. I happened to find myself in the middle of this peculiar si...
by Trudy McIntosh
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Australia

‘The Queen is dead, long live the King…again?’ – Julia Gillard’s shock resignation

As night drew across the Australian capital of Canberra and its citizens prepared for rest, the dust settled on what may go down in history as the most brutal and intense battle for a political party’s leadership within the m...
by Benjamin Meggitt
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What’s the price to report on Nauru Island?

Media professionals will have to pay A$8,000, with no reimbursement if the application is rejected,  for a single entry visa to visit the tiny pacific island of Nauru, where hundreds of asylum seekers are detained by the Austr...
by Catarina Demony
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Australia

Rudd v Gillard: The inside account of the knifing of the Australian Prime Minister

It seems like Australia has a habit of ousting sitting Prime Ministers. Just 3 years and 3 days after Julia Gillard took over from Kevin Rudd, the tables have turned with Rudd resuming the Prime Ministership. The extraordinary ...
by Trudy McIntosh
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Asia

Geopolitics in Asia-Pacific: China, Japan and the US

The long-awaited rise of China has arrived, and with it, geopolitical concerns. Japan and the United States have been the principal victims of this rising. Both countries, allies since 1945, now face tough competition in light ...
by Francisco Ambrogi
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Australia

Australia Must Say Yes To Kyoto – Again

Earlier this month, Bangkok played host to the UN climate change negotiations, and Australia was in the hot seat. Almost every day I heard negotiators from all around the word whisper our country’s name in the corridors, and ...
by Chris Wright
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Australia’s graphic campaign targeting asylum seekers: An effective tool?

Australia’s immigrant policies are arguably some of the toughest in the world, but the Australian Government’s latest attempt to deter asylum seekers sparked unparalleled international criticism. The new campaign fe...
by Tímea Fazekas
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Australia

‘No Advantage’ for Anyone: Australia takes a humanitarian step backwards

The Federal Government of Australia has announced changes to its policies that will see Australia take a huge leap backwards in the humanity of its processing of refugees and asylum seekers. Allow me a moment here for honest di...
by Yassmin Abdel-Magied
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Australia

WATCH: Australian Prime Minister Addresses the End of The World

Will the end of the world come from flesh-eating zombies, demonic hill beasts, or from the total triumph of K-Pop? Whatever it is, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, has our backs! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl...
by Natasha Lipman
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