Articles by: David Robie

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Pacifications: The erosion of press freedom in Oceania

Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says, 'Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers'. Freedom of the press is the guarantor of these rights. Although the practice of independent journalism is, internationally, frequently under attack, vigorous and courageous reporting of events by reporters in…