Kerryn Baker
@kerrynbaker.bsky.social
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Fellow - Pacific Politics, ANU
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Kerryn Baker
@kerrynbaker.bsky.social
· Aug 6
A Fiji (parliament) for all Fijians? The impact of gender-blind and race-blind electoral provisions in a divided society
In a gendered and racialized society, what do gender-blind and race-blind electoral provisions mean for diversity in politics? This question is particularly important for Fiji, a country with a pos...
www.tandfonline.com
Kerryn Baker
@kerrynbaker.bsky.social
· Jun 6
Popular Political Attitudes in Vanuatu: Findings of the Pacific Attitudes Survey
This paper presents the findings of the second Pacific Attitudes Survey (PAS), conducted in Vanuatu from August–October 2023. Drawing on a nationally representative sample (n = 1330) of ni-Vanuatu of...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Kerryn Baker
@kerrynbaker.bsky.social
· Mar 20
Exploring popular rhetoric about political candidacy in Vanuatu - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
A "reform" to block non-indigenous political candidates is misguided and effort should instead be directed to other electoral reforms, says Anna Naupa.
devpolicy.org
Kerryn Baker
@kerrynbaker.bsky.social
· Feb 11
New leaders face old problems in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands saw major political changes in 2024 with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele taking power after a delayed election, but economic challenges, corruption concerns and regional tensions contin...
eastasiaforum.org
Kerryn Baker
@kerrynbaker.bsky.social
· Feb 11
This MP wants to end Vanuatu's male monopoly on government
Vanuatu's new parliament has elected a new prime minister, as the nation embarks on a major post-disaster rebuilding effort — and as advocates push for better female representation in government.
www.abc.net.au
Kerryn Baker
@kerrynbaker.bsky.social
· Feb 8
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Anna Dziedzic
@amdziedzic.bsky.social
· Jan 22
Bill To Amend 2013 Constitution to be Tabled in Parliament
A Bill to amend relevant provisions of Chapter 11 of the 2013 Constitution is being finalised for tabling in Parliament as Cabinet sets in motion measures to initiate a review of the supreme law of Fi...
maitvfiji.com
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Terence Wood
@terencewoodnz.bsky.social
· Jan 22
Samoa political update: Fiame prevails - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
PM Fiame, supported by the Speaker of the House, has survived an attack on her leadership from within her own party, but further instability is likely.
devpolicy.org
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Terence Wood
@terencewoodnz.bsky.social
· Jan 21
Where is Mendi? How PNG’s electoral map broke: part 1 - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
It has proven very challenging to find out how the redistricting of PNG electorates in 2022 changed the electoral map, says Thiago Cintra Oppermann.
devpolicy.org
Kerryn Baker
@kerrynbaker.bsky.social
· Dec 31
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Kerryn Baker
@kerrynbaker.bsky.social
· Dec 9
At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be a win-win. But questions remain
The new deal between the countries seems to offer Nauru an economic lifeline while giving Australia security in the region. But the details reveal issues still to be resolved.
theconversation.com