“This milestone reaffirms what the Pacific has always known: that our voices, cultures and futures matter! That international law can, and must, protect people and the planet.”
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“Under the guise of combatting antisemitism, new laws risk eroding core democratic principles, silencing legitimate dissent and redefining free speech as hate speech.”
"This compromise will not fully satisfy anyone. But I am firmly convinced that it allows us to take New Caledonia out of the spiral of violence, uncertainties, and destruction."
"When Creative Australia tore up its contract with Sabsabi and Dagostino, it was widely seen as a betrayal of its fundamental purpose."
"ABC decision makers failed in their duty to push back against outside interference, racism and bullying."
“What kind of nation do we want to be? One where journalists are silenced by outdated laws? Or one where the truth, even when inconvenient, is allowed to breathe?”
"It is undemocratic for any government to interfere with the media, let alone punish professionals for giving voice to all sides of the story."
“Our small newsrooms struggle to compete with global platforms that are reshaping the media landscape. We must not allow AI to weaken media freedom, independence, or diversity in our region.“
"We stand by our reporting and the questions it raises around whether Chinese-gifted buildings were built to code, which came from multiple sources."
"The fact this isn't an April Fools spoof is just wild. He tariffed penguins."