Essay: How does Australia’s voting system work?
In an article first published on The Conversation, MALCOLM MACKERRAS, a Distinguished Fellow at the PM Glynn Institute, Australian Catholic University, explains how Australia’s voting system works – and highlights some issues with it…
New Zealand swears in first Indigenous woman as Governor-General
Wellington, New ZealandReuters New Zealand’s first Indigenous Māori woman to be named Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro, was formally sworn into the largely ceremonial role in parliament in Wellington on Thursday, pledging to reach out to migrants and marginalised citizens. Speaking to a small audience at the swearing-in ceremony, Dame Cindy said she was proud of […]
Canada installs first Indigenous Governor General, highlights reconciliation
Ottawa, CanadaReuters Canada installed an indigenous woman as its Governor General on Monday, the first such person to hold the post, in an elaborate ceremony that spotlighted the country’s effort to reconcile with its colonial past. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Mary Simon – a former journalist, ambassador, and Inuit community advocate – to serve […]
Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General pledges to help heal nation
Ottawa. CanadaReuters The first Indigenous Canadian to assume the post of Governor General addressed the public in her first language, Inuktitut, on Tuesday, and promised to work toward healing the nation at what she described as an “especially reflective time.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of Mary Simon, a former ambassador, journalist and […]