Ben Robinson Drawbridge
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 18 November 2016
The opposition in Fiji calls for the Public Order Decree to be scrapped; The battle against gender based violence in PNG comes at a cost; Fears of further unrest remain in New Caledonia; Cook Islands… Audio
PNG anti-violence advocate target of abuse
A Papua New Guinea woman, who has established a service to help victims of gender based violence, says she is often the target of verbal abuse. Audio
No plan for refugees left behind by US
Australia's plan to resettle refugees in the United States of America could leave hundreds languishing in detention on Nauru and Manus Island, according to the Human Rights Law Centre. Audio
PNG could settle refugee compensation claim
The PNG government could settle compensation claims made by Manus Island refugees, according to their lawyer. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 8 November 2016
New research finds the Pacific Islands Forum still relevant and effective; Disabled people's rights under discussion in Tonga this week; Training and awareness used to fight human trafficking in PNG… Audio
Support for Pacific entrepreneurs could help youth - World Bank
Young people in the Pacific could find it easier to start companies after improvements to business legislation, the World Bank says. Audio
Training and awareness to fight human trafficking in PNG
Counter human-trafficking training and a public awareness campaign are the tools being used to fight modern day slavery in PNG. Audio
UN profoundly concerned by Australian boat people ban
The UN says it is profoundly concerned by Australia's proposed ban on boat people. Audio
Brothers-in-law vye for Palau presidency
It's a battle of two brothers-in-law for the Palau presidency as the country goes to the polls on Tuesday. Audio
Detention healthcare needs oversight - AMA
The Australian Medical Association is calling for independent oversight of the healthcare for detainees on Manus Island and Nauru. Audio
Youth bulge threatens Solomons stability
Solomon Islands risks social instability unless more is done to occupy the country's growing youth population, according to an academic. Audio
Australians ashamed of asylum seeker policy
Many Australians are deeply ashamed of how their government treats asylum seekers, according to a social agency. Audio
Calls to address 'youth bulge' to avoid unrest
Civil unrest could grip the Pacific unrest unless more is done to occupy the region's growing youth population. Audio
MP calls for UN to end violence on Manus Island
The United Nations must act to end the violence between the community and refugees marooned on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea, according to the local MP. Audio
Attacks on refugees escalating on Manus
:A violent conflict has broken out between the community and refugees marooned on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea, according to a human rights lawyer. Audio
Australian atrocity exposed on Nauru
Refugee children engaging in self harm and attempting suicide on Nauru has prompted a psychiatrist to expose the damage caused by Australia's offshore detention. Audio