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Nauru asylum policy 'breaches international law'

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:40:03 +1100

The Australian Human Rights Commission says the policy under which asylum seekers are being held on Nauru is a breach of international law and is considering taking the case to the UN Human Rights Committee.

Solomons overturns law permitting spousal rape

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:34:43 +1100

Local media reports say the Solomon Islands High Court has overturned a law that made it permissible for husbands to rape their wives.

Fiji minimum wage increase "not enough"

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:18:24 +1100

Trade unionists in Fiji say an increase in the minimum wage of up to 10.4 per cent will do little to eradicate poverty.

All female candidates miss out in Vanuatu election

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:23:40 +1100

None of the 10 women who contested the Vanuatu national election on Tuesday have succeeded in winning a seat.

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