Harriet Smith

Harriet Smith
Biography
Publications

Harriet Smith is a former Research Associate in the Melanesia Program, where she worked primarily on the Aus-PNG Network. She holds a Master of International Studies from the University of Queensland, for which she undertook a research project on women in Fiji. During her undergraduate degree she spent a semester studying at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Her research interests include the Pacific Islands region, security, gender and sexuality, peace and conflict resolution, and the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence.

Pacific links: Manus shootings, French elections, miniscule frogs and more
Pacific links: Manus shootings, French elections, miniscule frogs and more
Non-citizen technical advisers in PNG, road safety across the Pacific, regional health challenges and more.
Pacific links: Turnbull in PNG, Tonga's Kava ban and NZ navy on illegal fishing patrol
Pacific links: Turnbull in PNG, Tonga's Kava ban and NZ navy on illegal fishing patrol
This week's links also cover a corruption arrest in the Solomon Islands and Fiji's custom involving sperm whale teeth in the New York Times.
Pacific links: Sir Michael Somare, Turnbull’s PNG visit, female pilots and more
Pacific links: Sir Michael Somare, Turnbull’s PNG visit, female pilots and more
This week's links include the retirement of PNG's father of independence, a defence of Australia's seasonal workers program, and milestones in weight-lifting and athletics.
Pacific links: Teresia Teawia, PNG’s budget, Fiji Times sedition charges and more
Pacific links: Teresia Teawia, PNG’s budget, Fiji Times sedition charges and more
Storm activity in the Pacific, Australia rebuffs PNG on aid request, drone deliveries and more.
Workshop outcomes document: The potential for rugby league to connect Australia and Papua New Guinea
Reports
Workshop outcomes document: The potential for rugby league to connect Australia and Papua New Guinea
This report summarises the outcomes of the workshop on The potential for rugby league to connect Australia and Papua New Guinea. Harriet Smith , Anna Kirk , Joanna…
 Pacific links: PNG election database, the solar-powered island of Ta’u, longboards and more
Pacific links: PNG election database, the solar-powered island of Ta’u, longboards and more
The latest news, research and commentary from around the region.
Pacific links: PNG wants aid shifted, cash stash, social media in Fiji and more
Pacific links: PNG wants aid shifted, cash stash, social media in Fiji and more
PNG wants Australia to fund education and health services, Manus Island Detention Centre - closed, but still operating, and two years after Cyclone Pam.
LGBTQ+ refugees in Australia’s offshore detention centres
LGBTQ+ refugees in Australia’s offshore detention centres
LGBTQ+ asylum seekers detained in centres on Manus Island and Nauru are especially vulnerable to violence.
Pacific links: Rosie Wheen on water equity, Hilda Heine, and a warning for Julie Bishop
Pacific links: Rosie Wheen on water equity, Hilda Heine, and a warning for Julie Bishop
A wrap-up of IWD events around the Pacific and no good news on the PNG economy.
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