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Good analysis, Minetta! PNG is actually the country with the highest rate of intimate partner violence in the world; PNG ranks first, followed by Afghanistan and other fragile, war-torn African states (Link 1). Statistics show that a woman is beaten every 30 seconds in PNG (Link 2 below). (1) https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2021/11/24/how-domestic-violence-is-a-threat-to-economic-development (2) https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/papua-new-guinea-women-share-experiences-of-domestic-violence/102092566

when will this visa commence?

Thank you Michael for this well-laid-out explanation of the processes involved in motion of no confidence. This is good information for public awareness as we embrace possible VoNC in February this year, 2024.

The feeling of insecurity has resulted in using the name of our creator and pledges of huge development fund to our MPs and Governors, which have the potential to lure them to stick with JM. However, inflation, unemployment, high Debt ratio, Law and Order issues are affecting us to a degree where it needs immediate remedy. Thanks

Sorry Gerard, I don't know why, but I didn't receive the usual email that notifies me when someone comments on one of my posts. I don't know if it explains the entire relationship, but your comment makes a lot of sense, and it's something I hadn't thought of. Thank you for sharing the insight. Terence

Pacific islanders living in australia on other visa sub classes will be eligible to apply!

Great article. One question is how much gold is still there, yet to be mined? Ten years is too long for zero returns.... There are too many regulators and authorities in the resource sector and none of them got it right, rather than taking the easy way out in shutting the mine for some 3 years .... I won't be surprised if the developer leaves in 10 years time due to low prospects (the mine just resumed this month BTW).

When will the new visa be available to apply for? Will it be possible for Pacific Islanders already living here in Australia to apply?

A balanced keynote; the parallel with social media is an interesting one. Couple comments: > particularly jobs reliant on manual or routine tasks Routine yes, manual no. A graphic designer is more threatened by recent AI advances than, say, a barista. Software engineers might be next, while manual workers have less to worry about, at least in the near future. > AI solutions are likely to exacerbate existing inequalities Yes, but AI can also level the playing field. For students, it can serve as a virtual tutor to support learning, when private tutors are unaffordable (https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/13/4/410). International development has a role to play in fostering positive uses of AI to reduce inequality.

Perhaps another explanation for the lesser gender focus in countries where women's empowerment is lower is that aid activities are supposed to be by mutual agreement between donor and recipient countries. Aid activities are not supposed to involve donors tromping over local sensibilities, which may include male counterparts being resistant to gender-based activities. Clearly, this is a conundrum with no easy solution, although one may be to include in project designs NGOs that do happen to implement gender activities.

Thank you, Ryan! I really appreciate that… The book has some great history, it’s the narrative I couldn’t quite buy into... Hope all is well in Canberra. Let’s stay in touch.

Great review, Matt, although you convinced me not to read it. And a hearty congratulations on graduating and on the new job back home. Sorry I missed it all, and hope all is well.