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Politok pulls back the curtain on what goes on behind the scenes in Pacific politics and how it affects us. Scott Waide speaks with the region’s leaders, public servants, aid workers, academics, and everyday people to uncover the real stories and unpack the big questions.
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Fijian politician Lynda Tabuya's private video and public dismissal (opens the original)
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On Christmas Eve 2024 Lynda Tabuya found out a private video she had made for her husband was circulating on social media. She was soon dismissed from her cabinet role in Fiji's government.
Are Papua New Guinea's cyber laws helping or harming? (opens the original)
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In 2024 activist Eddie Tanago re-shared a Facebook post and soon found himself being questioned at a police station charged under the country's Cyber Crime Act. His case has people questioning whether these laws are keeping Papua New Guineans safe or if they being abused and used for intimidation? Talent: Eddie Tanago, Act Now Campaign Manager Marc Cebreros, United Nations Human Rights Advisor for PNG Belinda Kora, ABC Journalist Neville Choi, President of the Papua New Guinean Media Association
Why are Papua New Guineans being kept in the dark? (opens the original)
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The constant blackouts in Papua New Guinea damages business and puts hospital patients at risk.
Why is the Pacific’s medicine supply so sick? (opens the original)
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Basic medicines like paracetamol and antibiotics are hard to come by in many Pacific countries leaving doctors and patients struggling under the strain of sickness.
Politicians celebrate PNG's NRL deal — but who really benefits? (opens the original)
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Rugby league fans across Papua New Guinea were thrilled when Australia and PNG struck a historic deal for a PNG team to enter the NRL in 2028. Australia will contribute AUD$600 million to the deal but in a country where infrastructure is failing, and the health system is in crisis some question whether the money could be put to better use. Talent: Michael Marum. Governor of PNG's East New Britain province Oliver Nobetau, Lowy Institute Della Audama, PNG Rugby League Female High Performance Coord
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