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World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Francis Ventura, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Melbourne, recounts how Saturday unfolded as a day of drama, accusation and industrial action. The second day at the CHOGM leaders’ forum began …

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World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Francis Ventura, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Melbourne, recounts how Saturday unfolded as a day of drama, accusation and industrial action. The second day at the CHOGM leaders’ forum began …

CHOGM 2011: "Failure to establish a commissioner for democracy" Read More »

World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland, reports on the enormous barbecue thrown to mark the departure of Queen Elizabeth II, head of the 54-member state association. Thousands of …

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World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland, reports on the enormous barbecue thrown to mark the departure of Queen Elizabeth II, head of the 54-member state association. Thousands of …

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World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Francis Ventura, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Melbourne, spoke to His Excellency James Michel, President of the Republic of Seychelles, about issues such as poverty alleviation, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability …

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World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Francis Ventura, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Melbourne, spoke to His Excellency James Michel, President of the Republic of Seychelles, about issues such as poverty alleviation, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability …

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World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Steph Carter, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland, reports on the crisis caused by Australia’s biggest airline cancelling flights into and, crucially, out of the country. The announcement made this …

CHOGM 2011: “Gillard intervenes over Qantas industrial action” Read More »

World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Steph Carter, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland, reports on the crisis caused by Australia’s biggest airline cancelling flights into and, crucially, out of the country. The announcement made this …

CHOGM 2011: "Gillard intervenes over Qantas industrial action" Read More »

World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). While awaiting the final press conference of the weekend, Steph Carter, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland, took Manoah Esipisu aside to learn more about the Commonwealth Spokesperson’s role in …

CHOGM 2011: “Manoah Esipisu reflects on the summit outcomes” Read More »

World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). While awaiting the final press conference of the weekend, Steph Carter, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland, took Manoah Esipisu aside to learn more about the Commonwealth Spokesperson’s role in …

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