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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 Hugh Segal, a Senator in Canada’s Parliament and one of the members of the Eminent Persons Group which put forward proposals …

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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 Hugh Segal, a Senator in Canada’s Parliament and one of the members of the Eminent Persons Group which put forward proposals …

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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 …

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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). 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 »