Amanda H A Watson

Dr Amanda H A Watson is a researcher with the Department of Pacific Affairs at The Australian National University. Her research interests in the Pacific Islands region include information and communication technologies and the role of the media sector. Connect on LinkedIn.

Amanda H A Watson 29 Apr 2026

PNG court clears the way for Starlink

PNG’s national court has found the Ombudsman Commission exceeded its powers, likely ending a two-year block on licensing for the internet provider.
Amanda H A Watson, Jemima Garrett 26 Mar 2021

Facebook’s monopoly danger in the Pacific

The social media giant’s move to “unfriend” Australia highlighted complex threats to information security in the region.
Amanda H A Watson 21 Oct 2015

Ringing in change: How mobile phones could aid drought response in PNG
Amanda H A Watson 16 Jun 2015

Not appy in Melanesia