New Caledonians are looking to Australia as a safe haven. But for most, migration remains out of reach

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Boulard, Florence Monique;Osbaldiston, Nick
Florence BoulardNick Osbaldiston
Abstract

In recent weeks, New Caledonia has been wracked by the worst unrest on the island in 40 years, making headlines around the world. Hundreds of Australians were trapped in the French territory, unable to return home until French troops restored order. However, despite its geographical proximity to Australia, New Caledonia (also known as Kanaky to the Indigenous Kanak population) rarely enters into the imagination of everyday Australians. Even in the worst news stories, there is always a ray of hope. While the world has been looking at Kanaky-New Caledonia for all the wrong reasons, the recent unrest at least provides an opportunity to shift Australia’s attention to its neighbours in the Pacific region.

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The Conversation

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The Conversation

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31 May 2024

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2201-5639

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Conversation Media Group

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10.64628/AA.uhj3g7c56