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Nic Maclellan 8 Dec 2021 06:00

AUKUS debate “influenced France’s attitude towards New Caledonia”

Local leaders – loyalists and independence advocates alike – believe the subs cancelation has coloured the French view.
Nic Maclellan 15 Oct 2019 06:00

“Accepting the science”, rejecting the action

If the Morrison government is on board with reducing emissions, as it seems to claim, it needs to step up its policies.
Nic Maclellan 29 Mar 2019 10:00

Ignoring international law in the Blue Pacific

Colonised peoples have rights to resources, on land and in the oceans, and this must be recognised.
Nic Maclellan 25 May 2018 14:30

Sedition and Pacific media freedom

Amid recent budget cuts, a positive court ruling is a welcome step towards improved media reporting.
Nic Maclellan 10 Jan 2018 09:21

Finding Australia’s fair share of climate finance

Practical action will meet a financial pledge to the poorest countries on the planet.
Nic Maclellan 5 Dec 2017 16:29

Dodging the hard questions in the Pacific

Where Australia leads, Pacific island nations may not want to follow.
Nic Maclellan 31 Jul 2017 11:34

Climate change will place new pressures on LHD vessels

If the ADF deploys for more humanitarian operations in the Pacific, its budget, equipment and personnel will be stressed.
Nic Maclellan 26 Sep 2016 13:15

West Papua high on Pacific Islands Forum agenda

The issue of human rights in West Papua was high on the agenda at the recent Pacific Islands Forum in the Federated States of Micronesia. Despite the sensitivities for member countries like Australia and Papua New Guinea, leaders at the forum also agreed the issue should stay on the agenda for next year's meeting in Samoa. Forum Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor of Papua New Guinea went on the record to say: 'It's an issue that needs to be pursued and it's not going to go away.
Nic Maclellan 26 Feb 2016 11:38

Defence White Paper fails on climate change

Former Chief of the Australian Defence Force Chris Barrie recently argued that 'Australia's defence force is lagging significantly behind its US and UK counterparts in preparing to deal with the challenges created by a changing climate.' Barrie says 'Australia's regional leadership and presence — important matters for the ADF — have been overtaken by the highly proactive New Zealand Defence Force and the US Pacific Command in Hawaii, who have been ordered directly by the American government to e

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Articles by Nic Maclellan (12)

AUKUS debate “influenced France’s attitude towards New Caledonia”

“Accepting the science”, rejecting the action

Ignoring international law in the Blue Pacific

Sedition and Pacific media freedom

Finding Australia’s fair share of climate finance

Dodging the hard questions in the Pacific

Climate change will place new pressures on LHD vessels

West Papua high on Pacific Islands Forum agenda

Defence White Paper fails on climate change